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 SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.19 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
90.76 g
Water:
3.83 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
96.7 g
Water:
2.6 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1316.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~96.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.137 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 402kcal | 360kcal |
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| Protein | 0.19g | 0g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.76g | 94.3g |
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| Carbs | 90.76g | 96.7g |
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| Potassium | 2mg |
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| Sugar | 75.92g | 66.08g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 1mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.115g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.079g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.137g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chewing gum is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chewing gum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)