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Skor bar vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Skor bar and Icing?

  • Skor bar is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Iron, yet Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E.
  • Skor bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 79% higher.

We used Candies, HERSHEY'S SKOR Toffee Bar and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 9% 14% 21% 13% 4.6% 26% 41% 0% 0%
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350%
Contains more IronIron +256.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 12% 12% 3% 5% 23% 2.4% 2.4% 5.1% 26% 22% 1.5% 1.7%
Icing
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 30% 64%
Protein: 3.13 g
Fats: 30.37 g
Carbs: 63.73 g
Water: 1.57 g
Other: 1.2 g
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +87.1%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%
Contains more WaterWater +859.9%
~equal in Carbs ~67.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.714 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.191 g
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +567.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skor bar Icing Opinion
Calories 541kcal 418kcal Skor bar
Protein 3.13g 0g Skor bar
Fats 30.37g 16.23g Skor bar
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Skor bar
Net carbs 62.43g 67.89g Icing
Carbs 63.73g 67.89g Icing
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Icing
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Skor bar
Magnesium 10mg 1mg Skor bar
Calcium 30mg 3mg Skor bar
Potassium 153mg 34mg Skor bar
Iron 0.57mg 0.16mg Skor bar
Sugar 59.89g 63.1g Skor bar
Fiber 1.3g 0g Skor bar
Copper 0.04mg 0mg Skor bar
Zinc 0.17mg 0.07mg Skor bar
Phosphorus 61mg 18mg Skor bar
Sodium 317mg 184mg Icing
Vitamin A 204IU 0IU Skor bar
Vitamin A 61µg 0µg Skor bar
Vitamin E 0.58mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Skor bar
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg Skor bar
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.13mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.04mg 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0mg Skor bar
Vitamin B12 0.21µg 0µg Skor bar
Vitamin K 8.6µg 13µg Icing
Folate 2µg 8µg Icing
Choline 3.1mg 2.3mg Skor bar
Saturated Fat 18.78g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 9.714g 4.86g Skor bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.191g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skor bar Icing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Skor bar
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Skor bar
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skor bar
Skor bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.806g)
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.

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. Skor bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168757/nutrients
  2. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.