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Marmalade vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marmalade and Skittles?

  • Marmalade has less Vitamin C than Skittles.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 69% higher.
  • Marmalade contains less Sugar.

We used Marmalade, orange and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 11% 3.3% 5.6% 30% 1.1% 1.7% 7.3% 2.6% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 3.7% 1.2% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 0.98% 0.9% 4.4% 0% 0% 6.8% 1.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1297.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 33%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.3 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 0.2 g
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.9%
Contains more WaterWater +766.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more OtherOther +385%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marmalade Skittles
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marmalade Skittles Opinion
Calories 246kcal 402kcal Skittles
Protein 0.3g 0.19g Marmalade
Fats 0g 4.25g Skittles
Vitamin C 4.8mg 67.1mg Skittles
Net carbs 65.6g 90.76g Skittles
Carbs 66.3g 90.76g Skittles
Magnesium 2mg Marmalade
Calcium 38mg 0mg Marmalade
Potassium 37mg Marmalade
Iron 0.15mg 0mg Marmalade
Sugar 60g 75.92g Marmalade
Fiber 0.7g 0g Marmalade
Copper 0.09mg Marmalade
Zinc 0.04mg Marmalade
Phosphorus 4mg Marmalade
Sodium 56mg 15mg Skittles
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Marmalade
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Marmalade
Vitamin E 0.06mg Marmalade
Manganese 0.02mg Marmalade
Selenium 0.6µg Marmalade
Vitamin B1 0.005mg Marmalade
Vitamin B2 0.025mg Marmalade
Vitamin B3 0.052mg Marmalade
Vitamin B5 0.015mg Marmalade
Vitamin B6 0.019mg Marmalade
Folate 9µg Marmalade
Trans Fat 0.074g Marmalade
Choline 3mg Marmalade
Saturated Fat 0g 4.115g Marmalade
Tryptophan 0.003mg Marmalade
Threonine 0.005mg Marmalade
Isoleucine 0.008mg Marmalade
Leucine 0.007mg Marmalade
Lysine 0.015mg Marmalade
Methionine 0.006mg Marmalade
Phenylalanine 0.01mg Marmalade
Valine 0.013mg Marmalade
Histidine 0.006mg Marmalade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marmalade Skittles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Marmalade
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marmalade
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marmalade
Marmalade is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marmalade
Marmalade is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Marmalade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168819/nutrients
  2. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.