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Skittles vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skittles and nougat different?

  • Skittles are higher in vitamin C; however, nougat is richer in fiber and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for skittles is 74% higher.
  • Skittles contain 2 times more saturated fat than nougat. While skittles contain 4.115g of saturated fat, nougat contains only 1.667g.
  • Nougat has a lower glycemic index (32) than skittles (70).

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, nougat, with almonds 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%
Nougat
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
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%
Nougat
9
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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22266.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Nougat
2
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more FatsFats +154.5%
Contains more WaterWater +78.1%
Contains more OtherOther +110.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1652.6%
~equal in Carbs ~92.39g

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
Nougat
3
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skittles Nougat DV% diff.
Vitamin C 67.1mg 0.3mg 74%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 18%
Copper 0.134mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Manganese 0.304mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.115g 1.667g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 11%
Phosphorus 55mg 8%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Iron 0mg 0.59mg 7%
Protein 0.19g 3.33g 6%
Selenium 2.6µg 5%
Fats 4.25g 1.67g 4%
Zinc 0.42mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 3%
Calcium 0mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 2%
Carbs 90.76g 92.39g 1%
Sodium 15mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Calories 402kcal 398kcal 0%
Net carbs 90.76g 89.09g N/A
Sugar 75.92g 44.97g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.074g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Skittles Nougat
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%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Skittles
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.