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Skittles vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Skittles and Sherbet

  • Skittles have more Vitamin C, however, Sherbet is richer in Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Skittles covers your daily Vitamin C needs 72% more than Sherbet.
  • Sherbet has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Skittles. Skittles have 4.115g of Saturated Fat, while Sherbet has 1.16g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Sherbet, orange.

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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 Sodium -67.4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%

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.
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11
Sherbet
Contains more Vitamin C +2817.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +2817.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +112.5%
Contains more Carbs +198.6%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Contains more Protein +478.9%
Contains more Water +1625.8%
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Fats +112.5%
Contains more Carbs +198.6%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Contains more Protein +478.9%
Contains more Water +1625.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skittles Sherbet
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skittles Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 90.76g 29.1g Skittles
Protein 0.19g 1.1g Sherbet
Fats 4.25g 2g Skittles
Carbs 90.76g 30.4g Skittles
Calories 402kcal 144kcal Skittles
Sugar 75.92g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 0g 1.3g Sherbet
Calcium 0mg 54mg Sherbet
Iron 0mg 0.14mg Sherbet
Magnesium 8mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 40mg Sherbet
Potassium 96mg Sherbet
Sodium 15mg 46mg Skittles
Zinc 0.48mg Sherbet
Copper 0.028mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.011mg Sherbet
Selenium 1.5µg Sherbet
Vitamin A 0IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg Sherbet
Vitamin C 67.1mg 2.3mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.027mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.063mg Sherbet
Vitamin B5 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.023mg Sherbet
Folate 4µg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0.13µg Sherbet
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Skittles
Trans Fat 0.074g Sherbet
Saturated Fat 4.115g 1.16g Sherbet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g Sherbet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skittles Sherbet
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
19%
Skittles
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Skittles
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/nutrients
  2. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.