Skittles vs. After eight — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between skittles and after eight?

Skittles are richer in vitamin C, yet after eight is richer in fiber and iron.
Skittles' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 75% higher.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints 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.

Skittles

After eight

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+∞%
Contains more IronIron	+∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-93.3%

~equal in Magnesium ~mg

~equal in Potassium ~mg

~equal in Copper ~mg

~equal in Zinc ~mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~mg

~equal in Manganese ~mg

~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.

Skittles

After eight

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C

+∞%

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

~equal in Folate ~µg

~equal in Choline ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Vitamin C	67.1mg	0mg	75%
Saturated fat	4.115g	8.33g	19%
Fats	4.25g	11.9g	12%
Fiber	0g	2.4g	10%
Iron	0mg	0.57mg	7%
Carbs	90.76g	79.53g	4%
Protein	0.19g	1.67g	3%
Calories	402kcal	432kcal	2%
Calcium	0mg	13mg	1%
Sodium	15mg	1mg	1%
Net carbs	90.76g	77.13g	N/A
Sugar	75.92g	66.6g	N/A
Trans fat	0.074g	0g	N/A