Skittles

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Skittles

Skittles

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Nutri-ScoreNot enough data to compute
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
395
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatModerate saturated fatHigh sugar
Barcode
4009900492829
Category
Candies
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Skittles is a product in the category “Candies”. It provides 395 kcal (1,414 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 21% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 999% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 10 additives: E100 - Curcumin, E120 - Cochineal, E133 - Brilliant blue FCF, E1400 - Dextrin, E141 - Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, and E160a - carotene. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,414 kJ / 395 kcal 20%
Fat 4.2 g 6%
Saturated fat 4.2 g 21%
Carbohydrates 74 g 28%
Sugars 74 g 82%
Added sugars 78 g
Protein 0.02 g 0%
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 4,351 products in the category “Candies”.

Energy +6%
This product: 395 kcal Category median: 374 kcal
Sugars +21%
This product: 74 g Category median: 61 g
Fat +740%
This product: 4.2 g Category median: 0.5 g
Saturated fat +4100%
This product: 4.2 g Category median: 0.1 g
Protein -96%
This product: 0 g Category median: 0.5 g

Ingredients

sugar, glucose syrup, palm fat, humectant (glycerol), acid (citric acid), dextrin, maltodextrin, flavourings, colours (E100, E120, E133, E141, E160a, E171), glazing agent (carnauba wax)

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Skittles?

Skittles contains 395 kcal per 100 g.

Is Skittles vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Skittles contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Skittles contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of Skittles includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does Skittles contain?

Skittles contains E100 - Curcumin, E120 - Cochineal, E133 - Brilliant blue FCF, E1400 - Dextrin, E141 - Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, E160a - carotene, E171 - Titanium dioxide, E330 - Citric acid, E422 - Glycerol, and E903 - Carnauba wax.

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