Skittles vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between skittles and pretzel
- Skittles have more vitamin C; however, pretzel is richer in iron and fiber.
- Skittles cover your daily vitamin C needs 72% more than pretzel.
- Pretzel has 34 times less sugar than skittles. Skittles have 75.92g of sugar, while pretzel has 2.21g.
- Pretzel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pretzel is 83, while the glycemic index of skittles is 70.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.
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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 | -98.8% |
| 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 | +3095.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5184.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +261.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 2.1mg | 72% |
| Iron | 0mg | 4.58mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1240mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 44% | |
| Folate | 166µg | 42% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 33% | |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 26% | |
| Protein | 0.19g | 10.04g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.115g | 0.391g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 17% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 9% | |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 223mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 90.76g | 80.39g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 4.25g | 2.93g | 2% |
| Calories | 402kcal | 384kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 90.76g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 75.92g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.074g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 1225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skittles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.724g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)