Skittles vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Skittles and Twizzlers
- Twizzlers have less Vitamin C.
- Skittles covers your daily Vitamin C needs 75% more than Twizzlers.
- Twizzlers contain 8 times less Saturated Fat than Skittles. Skittles contain 4.115g of Saturated Fat, while Twizzlers contain 0.54g.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS.
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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 | -92.3% |
| 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 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +61% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1110.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +291.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 402kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 0.19g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 2.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.76g | 78.77g |
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| Carbs | 90.76g | 79.37g |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 37mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.28mg |
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| Sugar | 75.92g | 51.35g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 195mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.115g | 0.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.88g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.14g |
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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 is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.575g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twizzlers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.