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Stevia vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Stevia and Skittles

  • Stevia contains less Vitamin C than Skittles.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 75% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies.

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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.
Stevia
Stevia
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Magnesium ~mg
~equal in Calcium ~0mg
~equal in Potassium ~mg
~equal in Iron ~0mg
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Zinc ~mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Stevia
Stevia
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Stevia
Stevia
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 100 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~90.76g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Stevia Skittles Opinion
Calories 0kcal 402kcal Skittles
Protein 0g 0.19g Skittles
Fats 0g 4.25g Skittles
Vitamin C 0mg 67.1mg Skittles
Net carbs 100g 90.76g Stevia
Carbs 100g 90.76g Stevia
Sugar 0g 75.92g Stevia
Sodium 0mg 15mg Stevia
Trans Fat 0g 0.074g Stevia
Saturated Fat 0g 4.115g Stevia

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is better in case of low diet
Stevia Skittles
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
0%
Stevia
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Stevia
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Stevia
Stevia is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Stevia
Stevia contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Stevia
Stevia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Stevia
Stevia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Stevia
Stevia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Stevia
Stevia is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Stevia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170679/nutrients
  2. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/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.