Skittles vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between skittles and almonds
- Skittles have more vitamin C; however, almonds have more fiber, iron, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for skittles is 75% higher.
- Almonds have 17 times less sugar than skittles. Skittles have 75.92g of sugar, while almonds have 4.35g.
- Skittles have a higher glycemic index than almonds.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Nuts, almonds.
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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 | -93.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +321.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11031.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1074.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +205.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated fat
~3.802g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 171% | |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 115% | |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 95% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 82% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 79% | |
| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0mg | 75% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 49.93g | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 69% | |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 64% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 12.5g | 50% |
| Iron | 0mg | 3.71mg | 46% |
| Protein | 0.19g | 21.15g | 42% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 269mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 90.76g | 21.55g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 733mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 44µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 11% | |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 579kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.115g | 3.802g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 90.76g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 75.92g | 4.35g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.074g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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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78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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142%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.313g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)