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Skittles vs. Creamsicle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Skittles and Creamsicle

  • Skittles have more Vitamin C, however, Creamsicle is higher in Fiber.
  • Skittles covers your daily Vitamin C needs 75% more than Creamsicle.
  • Creamsicle contains 177 times less Sugar than Skittles. Skittles contain 75.92g of Sugar, while Creamsicle contains 0.43g.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Frozen novelties, Sugar Free, CREAMSICLE Pops.

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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 more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +659.5%
Contains more Protein +621.1%
Contains more Water +2050.9%
Contains more Other +103.1%
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
2% 12% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 2.33 g
Carbs: 11.95 g
Water: 82.38 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +659.5%
Contains more Protein +621.1%
Contains more Water +2050.9%
Contains more Other +103.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skittles Creamsicle Opinion
Net carbs 90.76g 4.45g Skittles
Protein 0.19g 1.37g Creamsicle
Fats 4.25g 2.33g Skittles
Carbs 90.76g 11.95g Skittles
Calories 402kcal 49kcal Skittles
Sugar 75.92g 0.43g Creamsicle
Fiber 0g 7.5g Creamsicle
Calcium 0mg 23mg Creamsicle
Iron 0mg 0.03mg Creamsicle
Sodium 15mg 6mg Creamsicle
Vitamin C 67.1mg 0mg Skittles
Trans Fat 0.074g Creamsicle
Saturated Fat 4.115g 2g Creamsicle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skittles Creamsicle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Skittles
0%
Creamsicle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Skittles
1%
Creamsicle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Creamsicle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170267/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.