Skittles vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between skittles and corn grain?
- Skittles are higher in vitamin C, yet corn grain is higher in iron and fiber.
- Skittles' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 75% more.
- Skittles have 119 times more sugar than corn grain. While skittles have 75.92g of sugar, corn grain has only 0.64g.
- The glycemic index of corn grain is lower.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Corn grain, yellow types 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 | -57.1% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4857.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +170.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.7% |
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
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.8% |
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 Sugar |
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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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 402kcal | 365kcal |
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| Protein | 0.19g | 9.42g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 4.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.76g | 66.96g |
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| Carbs | 90.76g | 74.26g |
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| Magnesium | 127mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 2.71mg |
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| Sugar | 75.92g | 0.64g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 7.3g |
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| Copper | 0.314mg |
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| Zinc | 2.21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 214IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.485mg |
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| Selenium | 15.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.115g | 0.667g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 1.251g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.354mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.337mg |
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| Leucine | 1.155mg |
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| Lysine | 0.265mg |
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| Methionine | 0.197mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg |
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| Valine | 0.477mg |
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| Histidine | 0.287mg |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)