Skittles vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Skittles and Chocolate
- Skittles have less Iron, Fiber, and Calcium.
- Chocolate covers your daily Iron needs 100% more than Skittles.
- Chocolate contains 2 times less Sugar than Skittles. Skittles contain 75.92g of Sugar, while Chocolate contains 47.9g.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | -37.5% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +294.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2468.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +636% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 402kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 0.19g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 31.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.76g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 90.76g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 559mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 75.92g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 7g |
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| Copper | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.115g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.404g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins