Skittles vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Skittles and Candy bar
- Skittles have more Vitamin C, however, Candy bar is richer in Fiber, Iron, and Calcium.
- Skittles covers your daily Vitamin C needs 75% more than Candy bar.
- Candy bar has 2 times less Sugar than Skittles. Skittles have 75.92g of Sugar, while Candy bar has 42.22g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, peanut 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.
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Sodium
-90.4%
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Calcium
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-90.4%
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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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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+91.5%
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Water
+139.4%
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Protein
+8057.9%
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Fats
+692.9%
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+85.6%
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+91.5%
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+139.4%
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+8057.9%
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Fats
+692.9%
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+85.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-12%
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Saturated Fat
-12%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 90.76g | 43.3g |
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| Protein | 0.19g | 15.5g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 33.7g |
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| Carbs | 90.76g | 47.4g |
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| Calories | 402kcal | 522kcal |
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| Sugar | 75.92g | 42.22g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.97mg |
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| Magnesium | 110mg |
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| Phosphorus | 308mg |
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| Potassium | 407mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 156mg |
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| Zinc | 3.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.774mg |
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| Manganese | 1.243mg |
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| Selenium | 4.7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg |
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| Folate | 75µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.149mg |
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| Threonine | 0.52mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.534mg |
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| Leucine | 0.986mg |
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| Lysine | 0.545mg |
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| Methionine | 0.185mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg |
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| Valine | 0.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.385mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.115g | 4.678g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 16.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
19%
2975%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.563g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar 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 ($)