Skittles vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between skittles and molasses?

Skittles are higher in vitamin C, yet molasses are higher in iron and calcium.
Skittles' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 75% more.
Skittles have 229 times more saturated fat than molasses. While skittles have 4.115g of saturated fat, molasses have only 0.018g.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Molasses types 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.

Skittles

Molasses

Contains less SodiumSodium

-59.5%

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.

Skittles

Molasses

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C

+∞%

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

~equal in Folate ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Vitamin C	67.1mg	0mg	75%
Manganese		1.53mg	67%
Iron	0mg	4.72mg	59%
Magnesium		242mg	58%
Copper		0.487mg	54%
Vitamin B6		0.67mg	52%
Potassium		1464mg	43%
Selenium		17.8µg	32%
Calcium	0mg	205mg	21%
Saturated fat	4.115g	0.018g	19%
Fructose		12.79g	16%
Vitamin B5		0.804mg	16%
Vitamin B3		0.93mg	6%
Calories	402kcal	290kcal	6%
Fats	4.25g	0.1g	6%
Carbs	90.76g	74.73g	5%
Phosphorus		31mg	4%
Zinc		0.29mg	3%
Vitamin B1		0.041mg	3%
Choline		13.3mg	2%
Sodium	15mg	37mg	1%
Protein	0.19g	0g	0%
Net carbs	90.76g	74.73g	N/A
Sugar	75.92g	74.72g	N/A
Vitamin B2		0.002mg	0%
Trans fat	0.074g		N/A
Monounsaturated fat		0.032g	0%
Polyunsaturated fat		0.05g	0%