Skittles vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between skittles and heart of palm
- Skittles have more vitamin C; however, heart of palm is higher in iron and fiber.
- Skittles cover your daily vitamin C needs 66% more than heart of palm.
- Heart of palm contains 89 times less saturated fat than skittles. Skittles contain 4.115g of saturated fat, while heart of palm contains 0.046g.
- The glycemic index of skittles is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Hearts of palm, raw.
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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 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 | +738.8% |
| 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:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2025% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1321.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1714.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.2% |
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
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Copper | 0.644mg | 72% | |
| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 8mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 53% | |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 34% | |
| Carbs | 90.76g | 25.61g | 22% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.69mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 20% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.115g | 0.046g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 115kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 4.25g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Protein | 0.19g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 90.76g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 75.92g | 17.16g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.074g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm 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 ($)