Skittles vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on the differences between skittles and mars

Skittles have more vitamin C; however, mars is higher in iron, calcium, and fiber.
Skittles cover your daily vitamin C needs 74% more than mars.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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.

Skittles

Mars

Contains less SodiumSodium

-89%

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+∞%
Contains more IronIron	+∞%

~equal in Magnesium ~mg

~equal in Potassium ~mg

~equal in Copper ~mg

~equal in Zinc ~mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~mg

~equal in Manganese ~mg

~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.

Skittles

Mars

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C

+13320%

~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

~equal in Folate ~µg

~equal in Choline ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Vitamin C	67.1mg	0.5mg	74%
Saturated fat	4.115g	11.651g	34%
Fats	4.25g	19.32g	23%
Iron	0mg	0.86mg	11%
Calcium	0mg	90mg	9%
Protein	0.19g	4.28g	8%
Fiber	0g	2g	8%
Carbs	90.76g	72.4g	6%
Sodium	15mg	136mg	5%
Calories	402kcal	475kcal	4%
Cholesterol	0mg	12mg	4%
Net carbs	90.76g	70.4g	N/A
Sugar	75.92g	58.94g	N/A
Trans fat	0.074g	0.131g	N/A