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Skittles vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Skittles and Butterfinger

  • Skittles have more Vitamin C, however, Butterfinger have more Iron, and Fiber.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 75% more.
  • Skittles have 2 times more Sugar than Butterfinger. Skittles have 75.92g of Sugar, while Butterfinger has 45.9g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar.

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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 less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 31% 15% 50% 23% 16% 22% 5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Water +211.4%
Contains more Protein +2742.1%
Contains more Fats +344.7%
Contains more Other +61.9%
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Water +211.4%
Contains more Protein +2742.1%
Contains more Fats +344.7%
Contains more Other +61.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skittles Butterfinger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Butterfinger Opinion
Net carbs 90.76g 70.9g Skittles
Protein 0.19g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 4.25g 18.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 90.76g 72.9g Skittles
Calories 402kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Sugar 75.92g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 0g 2g Butterfinger
Calcium 0mg 36mg Butterfinger
Iron 0mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 48mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg Butterfinger
Potassium 220mg Butterfinger
Sodium 15mg 230mg Skittles
Zinc 1mg Butterfinger
Copper 0.193mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin E 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin C 67.1mg 0mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 2.2µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.074g 0.04g Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 4.115g 9.5g Skittles
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skittles Butterfinger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Skittles
17%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Skittles
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.385g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger 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. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.