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Nutritional Profile of Skittles - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 29 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Skittles.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for two nutrients.
These are
- Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) (Carbohydrates)
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for two additional nutrients:
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Candy, Sweets or Lollies) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) (Carbohydrates)
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Skittles
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Skittles
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Skittles
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Skittles
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Skittles
In food category: Candy, Sweets or Lollies
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 90.8 g | 25.7 g | 31 | 46 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 75.8 g | 21.5 g | 27 | 43 |
| Fatty Acids (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 140 | 1004 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 4.4 g | 1.2 g | 171 | 1311 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 119 | 455 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 140 mg | 39.7 mg | 72 | 392 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 95 | 347 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 145 mg | 41.1 mg | 47 | 261 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 2.2 g | 609.5 mg | 35 | 144 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 720 mg | 204.1 mg | 58 | 451 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 344 mg | 97.5 mg | 196 | 1936 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 599 mg | 169.8 mg | 130 | 1093 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 190 mg | 53.9 mg | 246 | 1607 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Niacin | 7 µg | 2 µg | 222 | 2518 |
| Riboflavin | 23 µg | 6.5 µg | 159 | 788 |
| Vitamin B6 | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 122 | 978 |
| Vitamin C | 66.8 mg | 18.9 mg | 8 | 131 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 170 µg | 48.2 µg | 110 | 626 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 41 | 1034 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.1 µg | 0.3 µg | 67 | 914 |
| Minerals (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Copper, Cu | 36 µg | 10.2 µg | 179 | 813 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 103 | 406 |
| Phosphorus, P | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 170 | 685 |
| Potassium, K | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 211 | 891 |
| Selenium, Se | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 74 | 688 |
| Sodium, Na | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 208 | 1136 |
| Zinc, Zn | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 159 | 935 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 218 | 2476 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 405 kcal | 114.8 kcal | 106 | 283 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Skittles
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Piece | 1.1 g | 0.04 oz |
| 1 Fun Size Package | 20.0 g | 0.7 oz |
| 1 Package (2 Oz, 54 Pieces) | 57.0 g | 2.0 oz |
| 1 Package (2.3 Oz) | 65.0 g | 2.3 oz |
| 1 Package (4 Oz) | 113.0 g | 4.0 oz |
| 1 Cup | 205.0 g | 7.2 oz |
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| Skittles | No of Nutrients |
(Wild Berry Bite Size Candies, Candies) | 12 |
| Skittles Original Bite Size Candies | No of Nutrients |
| 35 | |
| Skittles Sours Original | No of Nutrients |
| 13 | |
| Skittles Tropical Bite Size Candies | No of Nutrients |
| 11 |
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