Mars vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mars and Skittles
- Mars has more Iron, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Skittles are higher in Vitamin C.
- Skittles covers your daily Vitamin C needs 74% more than Mars.
- Skittles have less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13320% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2152.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +354.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +125.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.7% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 402kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 0.19g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 4.25g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 67.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 90.76g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 90.76g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 75.92g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 0g |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 15mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 0IU |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 4.115g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.536g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.