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Skittles vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Skittles and Chewing gum?

  • Skittles are richer in Vitamin C, yet Chewing gum is richer in Fiber.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 75% higher.
  • Skittles have 98 times more Saturated Fat than Chewing gum. Skittles have 4.115g of Saturated Fat, while Chewing gum has 0.042g.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Chewing gum types in this comparison.

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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 -93.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1316.7%
Contains more Water +47.3%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Equal in Carbs - 96.7
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1316.7%
Contains more Water +47.3%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Equal in Carbs - 96.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skittles Chewing gum
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chewing gum Opinion
Net carbs 90.76g 94.3g Chewing gum
Protein 0.19g 0g Skittles
Fats 4.25g 0.3g Skittles
Carbs 90.76g 96.7g Chewing gum
Calories 402kcal 360kcal Skittles
Sugar 75.92g 66.08g Chewing gum
Fiber 0g 2.4g Chewing gum
Potassium 2mg Chewing gum
Sodium 15mg 1mg Chewing gum
Selenium 0.6µg Chewing gum
Vitamin C 67.1mg 0mg Skittles
Trans Fat 0.074g Chewing gum
Saturated Fat 4.115g 0.042g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g Chewing gum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.137g Chewing gum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skittles Chewing gum
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
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Skittles
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum 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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.