Skittles vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Skittles and Twix
- Skittles have more Vitamin C, while Twix have more Calcium, and Iron.
- Twix covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 74% more than Skittles.
- Skittles contain 112 times more Vitamin C than Twix. While Skittles contain 67.1mg of Vitamin C, Twix contains only 0.6mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Twix is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars.
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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 | -92.4% |
| 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 | +11083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2484.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +484.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 402kcal | 502kcal |
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| Protein | 0.19g | 4.91g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 24.85g |
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.76g | 63.7g |
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| Carbs | 90.76g | 64.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 186mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.81mg |
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| Sugar | 75.92g | 48.25g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.197mg |
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| Zinc | 1.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 198mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.74mg |
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| Manganese | 0.273mg |
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| Selenium | 4.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.6µg |
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| Folate | 26µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g | 0.342g |
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| Choline | 20.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.115g | 18.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.988g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.845g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)