Skittles vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are skittles and ice cream different?
- Skittles are richer in vitamin C, while ice cream is higher in vitamin A and calcium.
- Skittles cover your daily need for vitamin C, 74% more than ice cream.
- Skittles contain 4 times more sugar than ice cream. Skittles contain 75.92g of sugar, while ice cream contains 21.22g.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Ice creams, vanilla types were 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 | -81.3% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +284.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1742.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1492.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0.6mg | 74% |
| Carbs | 90.76g | 23.6g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 128mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.115g | 6.79g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 207kcal | 10% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 11g | 10% |
| Protein | 0.19g | 3.5g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 199mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 90.76g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 75.92g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.074g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.675g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)