Skittles vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between skittles and fruit preserves
- Skittles have more vitamin C; however, fruit preserves are richer in iron.
- Skittles cover your daily vitamin C needs 65% more than fruit preserves.
- Fruit preserves have 412 times less saturated fat than skittles. Skittles have 4.115g of saturated fat, while fruit preserves have 0.01g.
- Skittles have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of skittles is 70, while the glycemic index of fruit preserves is 51.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Jams and preserves.
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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 | -53.1% |
| 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 | +662.5% |
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:
0.37 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
68.86 g
Water:
30.47 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +5971.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +321.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +695.6% |
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
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 8.8mg | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 4.115g | 0.01g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 90.76g | 68.86g | 7% |
| Calories | 402kcal | 278kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.49mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 0.07g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.19g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 90.76g | 67.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 75.92g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.074g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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10%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves 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 ($)