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White chocolate vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between white chocolate and skittles

  • White chocolate has more calcium; however, skittles are richer in vitamin C.
  • White chocolate covers your daily saturated fat needs 76% more than skittles.
  • Skittles contain less cholesterol.
  • Skittles have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of skittles is 70, while the glycemic index of white chocolate is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, white chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
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 more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%

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% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13320%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +2989.5%
Contains more FatsFats +655.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.2%
Contains more WaterWater +194.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Skittles DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.5mg 67.1mg 74%
Saturated fat 19.412g 4.115g 70%
Fats 32.09g 4.25g 43%
Phosphorus 176mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 22%
Calcium 199mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 12%
Carbs 59.24g 90.76g 11%
Protein 5.87g 0.19g 11%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 8%
Potassium 286mg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Calories 539kcal 402kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 7%
Zinc 0.74mg 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Sodium 90mg 15mg 3%
Iron 0.24mg 0mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 59.04g 90.76g N/A
Sugar 59g 75.92g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.074g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.