After eight vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between after eight and skittles?

After eight is richer in fats, fiber, and iron, yet skittles are richer in vitamin C.
Skittles' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 75% higher.
Skittles contain less saturated fat.

We used Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

After eight

Skittles

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+∞%
Contains more IronIron	+∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-93.3%

~equal in Magnesium ~mg

~equal in Potassium ~mg

~equal in Copper ~mg

~equal in Zinc ~mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~mg

~equal in Manganese ~mg

~equal in Selenium ~µg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

After eight

Skittles

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C

+∞%

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~mg

~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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Vitamin C	0mg	67.1mg	75%
Saturated fat	8.33g	4.115g	19%
Fats	11.9g	4.25g	12%
Fiber	2.4g	0g	10%
Iron	0.57mg	0mg	7%
Carbs	79.53g	90.76g	4%
Protein	1.67g	0.19g	3%
Calories	432kcal	402kcal	2%
Calcium	13mg	0mg	1%
Sodium	1mg	15mg	1%
Weight per 100 calories	23g	25g	N/A
Net carbs	77.13g	90.76g	N/A
Sugar	66.6g	75.92g	N/A
Trans fat	0g	0.074g	N/A