Skittles vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are skittles and cocoa bean different?
- Skittles are higher in vitamin C; however, cocoa bean is richer in iron, fiber, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cocoa bean is 194% higher.
- Cocoa bean has less sugar.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali are the varieties used 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 | -21.1% |
| 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 | +∞% |
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:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +9426.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +208.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +704.1% |
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
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47% |
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 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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.607mg | 401% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 15.52mg | 194% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 162% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 29.8g | 119% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 113% | |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 104% | |
| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 74% | |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 58% | |
| Protein | 0.19g | 18.1g | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 35% | |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 24% | |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 20% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.115g | 7.76g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 15% | |
| Fats | 4.25g | 13.1g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 90.76g | 58.3g | 11% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 111mg | 11% |
| Calories | 402kcal | 220kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 32µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 3% | |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 90.76g | 28.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 75.92g | 1.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.074g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0% |
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
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343%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)