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Skittles vs. Apple crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skittles and apple crisp different?

  • Skittles are higher in vitamin C; however, apple crisp is richer in iron and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for skittles is 72% higher.
  • Skittles contain 6 times more saturated fat than apple crisp. While skittles contain 4.115g of saturated fat, apple crisp contains only 0.685g.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Desserts, apple crisp, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 11% 6.9% 31% 24% 4.9% 12% 46% 17% 19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%

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 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 7.3% 9.7% 7.6% 0% 21% 19% 16% 5.5% 9.2% 0% 10% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
2% 3% 31% 63%
Protein: 1.75 g
Fats: 3.43 g
Carbs: 30.84 g
Water: 62.91 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +821.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1542.6%
Contains more OtherOther +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
22% 42% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.685 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.144 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skittles Apple crisp
Lower in Sodium 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skittles Apple crisp DV% diff.
Vitamin C 67.1mg 2.2mg 72%
Carbs 90.76g 30.84g 20%
Saturated fat 4.115g 0.685g 16%
Sodium 15mg 351mg 15%
Calories 402kcal 161kcal 12%
Iron 0mg 0.82mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.144g 8%
Copper 0.071mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.081mg 6%
Selenium 3.5µg 6%
Manganese 0.13mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.846mg 5%
Folate 16µg 4%
Calcium 0mg 35mg 4%
Phosphorus 28mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Protein 0.19g 1.75g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 3%
Magnesium 8mg 2%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Zinc 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 2%
Fats 4.25g 3.43g 1%
Net carbs 90.76g 29.44g N/A
Sugar 75.92g 19.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.074g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skittles Apple crisp
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
17%
Skittles
9%
Apple crisp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Skittles
18%
Apple crisp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/nutrients
  2. Apple crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169601/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.