Skittles vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between skittles and caramel?
- Skittles are higher in vitamin C, yet caramel is higher in calcium.
- Skittles' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 74% more.
- Skittles have 2 times more saturated fat than caramel. While skittles have 4.115g of saturated fat, caramel has only 2.476g.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, caramels types 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 | -93.9% |
| 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 | +16675% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2321.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +121.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.8% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0.4mg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 138mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 245mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.19g | 4.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.115g | 2.476g | 7% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 4.25g | 8.1g | 6% |
| Carbs | 90.76g | 77g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 382kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 90.76g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 75.92g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.074g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.639g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins