Skittles vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between skittles and pectin
- Skittles have more vitamin C, while pectin has more fiber and iron.
- Skittles cover your daily need for vitamin C, 75% more than pectin.
- Skittles contain 82 times more saturated fat than pectin. While skittles contain 4.115g of saturated fat, pectin contains only 0.05g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.
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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 | -92.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0mg | 75% |
Copper | 0.42mg | 47% | |
Iron | 0mg | 2.71mg | 34% |
Fiber | 0g | 8.6g | 34% |
Saturated fat | 4.115g | 0.05g | 18% |
Sodium | 15mg | 200mg | 8% |
Fats | 4.25g | 0.3g | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
Calories | 402kcal | 325kcal | 4% |
Zinc | 0.47mg | 4% | |
Manganese | 0.07mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 1% | |
Calcium | 0mg | 7mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.008mg | 1% | |
Protein | 0.19g | 0.3g | 0% |
Net carbs | 90.76g | 81.8g | N/A |
Carbs | 90.76g | 90.4g | 0% |
Magnesium | 1mg | 0% | |
Potassium | 7mg | 0% | |
Sugar | 75.92g | N/A | |
Phosphorus | 2mg | 0% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg | 0% | |
Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.074g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +1316.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +223.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +127.2% |
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Carbs
~90.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |