Skittles vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Skittles and Tapioca
- Skittles have more Vitamin C, however, Tapioca have more Calcium, and Vitamin A.
- Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 74% more.
- Skittles have 4 times more Saturated Fat than Tapioca. Skittles have 4.115g of Saturated Fat, while Tapioca has 0.991g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.
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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 | -87.6% |
| 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 | +9485.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +364% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1415.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1858.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 402kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 0.19g | 2.88g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 1.67g |
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.76g | 19.56g |
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| Carbs | 90.76g | 19.56g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 105mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 75.92g |
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| Copper | 0.012mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg |
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| Phosphorus | 82mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 121mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 160IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.007mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.115g | 0.991g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.452g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.061g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.13mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.173mg |
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| Leucine | 0.282mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.073mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg |
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| Valine | 0.192mg |
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| Histidine | 0.078mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats 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
17%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.124g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tapioca is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skittles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)