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Skittles vs. Banana pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Skittles and Banana pudding

  • Skittles have more Vitamin C, however, Banana pudding have more Calcium, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Skittles is 74% higher.
  • Banana pudding has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Skittles. Skittles have 4.115g of Saturated Fat, while Banana pudding has 0.971g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Puddings, banana, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 8.6% 31% 12% 2.3% 3.3% 9% 93% 39% 0.39% 11%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
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 2.7% 10% 0% 24% 8.3% 32% 1.4% 16% 8.3% 38% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8287.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.76 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 19.74 g
Water: 74.52 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1352.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1845.7%
Contains more OtherOther +32%

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
63% 30% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.971 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.118 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skittles Banana pudding
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skittles Banana pudding Opinion
Calories 402kcal 105kcal Skittles
Protein 0.19g 2.76g Banana pudding
Fats 4.25g 1.7g Skittles
Vitamin C 67.1mg 0.8mg Skittles
Net carbs 90.76g 19.74g Skittles
Carbs 90.76g 19.74g Skittles
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Skittles
Vitamin D 33IU Banana pudding
Magnesium 12mg Banana pudding
Calcium 0mg 102mg Banana pudding
Potassium 131mg Banana pudding
Iron 0mg 0.06mg Banana pudding
Sugar 75.92g Banana pudding
Copper 0.01mg Banana pudding
Zinc 0.33mg Banana pudding
Phosphorus 216mg Banana pudding
Sodium 15mg 296mg Skittles
Vitamin A 0IU 170IU Banana pudding
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg Banana pudding
Vitamin D 0.8µg Banana pudding
Manganese 0.003mg Banana pudding
Selenium 2µg Banana pudding
Vitamin B1 0.033mg Banana pudding
Vitamin B2 0.137mg Banana pudding
Vitamin B3 0.072mg Banana pudding
Vitamin B5 0.267mg Banana pudding
Vitamin B6 0.036mg Banana pudding
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Banana pudding
Folate 4µg Banana pudding
Trans Fat 0.074g Banana pudding
Saturated Fat 4.115g 0.971g Banana pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.46g Banana pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.118g Banana pudding
Tryptophan 0.039mg Banana pudding
Threonine 0.125mg Banana pudding
Isoleucine 0.167mg Banana pudding
Leucine 0.271mg Banana pudding
Lysine 0.219mg Banana pudding
Methionine 0.07mg Banana pudding
Phenylalanine 0.134mg Banana pudding
Valine 0.185mg Banana pudding
Histidine 0.075mg Banana pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skittles Banana pudding
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
11%
Banana pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Skittles
21%
Banana pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana pudding
Banana pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Banana pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167588/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.