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Skittles vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between skittles and chocolate ice cream

  • Skittles have more vitamin C, while chocolate ice cream has more vitamin A, iron, and calcium.
  • Skittles cover your daily need for vitamin C, 74% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Skittles contain 3 times more sugar than chocolate ice cream. While skittles contain 75.92g of sugar, chocolate ice cream contains only 25.36g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9485.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1900%
Contains more FatsFats +158.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1354.3%
Contains more OtherOther +34%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skittles Chocolate ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skittles Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Vitamin C 67.1mg 0.7mg 74%
Carbs 90.76g 28.2g 21%
Copper 0.135mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 15%
Phosphorus 107mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Saturated fat 4.115g 6.8g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12%
Iron 0mg 0.93mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Calcium 0mg 109mg 11%
Fats 4.25g 11g 10%
Calories 402kcal 216kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 8%
Protein 0.19g 3.8g 7%
Potassium 249mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Zinc 0.58mg 5%
Folate 16µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3%
Sodium 15mg 76mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Net carbs 90.76g 27g N/A
Sugar 75.92g 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.074g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skittles Chocolate ice cream
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Skittles
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Skittles
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.685g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.