Skittles vs. Gumdrop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Skittles and Gumdrop different?
- Skittles have more Vitamin C than Gumdrop.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Skittles is 75% higher.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +283% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +870% |
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Carbs
~98.9g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 402kcal | 396kcal |
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| Protein | 0.19g | 0g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.76g | 98.8g |
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| Carbs | 90.76g | 98.9g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 5mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 75.92g | 58.97g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.012mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.006mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.115g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
17%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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3%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skittles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gumdrop is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.115g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gumdrop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gumdrop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)