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Maple syrup vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maple syrup and Skittles?

  • Maple syrup is richer in Calcium, yet Skittles are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 75% higher.
  • Maple syrup contains less Sugar.

We used Syrups, maple and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 WaterWater +745.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +375%
Contains more FatsFats +6983.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.4%
Contains more OtherOther +106.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup Skittles
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Skittles Opinion
Calories 260kcal 402kcal Skittles
Protein 0.04g 0.19g Skittles
Fats 0.06g 4.25g Skittles
Vitamin C 0mg 67.1mg Skittles
Net carbs 67.04g 90.76g Skittles
Carbs 67.04g 90.76g Skittles
Magnesium 21mg Maple syrup
Calcium 102mg 0mg Maple syrup
Potassium 212mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0mg Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 75.92g Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 15mg Maple syrup
Manganese 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin B1 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Maple syrup
Trans Fat 0.074g Maple syrup
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 4.115g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.