{"id":567,"date":"2022-03-10T11:58:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T11:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodcompared.com\/?p=567"},"modified":"2023-03-29T04:20:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T04:20:56","slug":"mms-vs-skittles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/mms-vs-skittles\/","title":{"rendered":"M&#038;M&#8217;s Vs. Skittles (Which is the Best?)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:55.555555555556%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>M&amp;M&rsquo;s and Skittles are both in America&rsquo;s top ten favorite candy and are also a favorite in many other countries worldwide. They look very similar, and their bright colors make them irresistible to kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although they look similar, they taste very different, with one being fruity and the other chocolate-based, but is one better than the other when it comes to certain factors such as nutrition, price, and flavor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I&rsquo;ll be comparing M&amp;M&rsquo;s head-to-head in various categories to find out which candy wins the most categories to help you decide which is best for you or your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Also in This Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a hurry, or looking for something specific? Use the links below to jump to the relevant section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#ingredients\">Ingredients Comparison<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#nutrition\">M&amp;M&rsquo;s Vs Skittles Nutritional Comparison:<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#calories\">Best for Calorie Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#other-nutrition\">Best for Other Nutrition<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#flavor\">Best for Flavor\/Texture<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#popular\">Most Popular<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#price\">Best for Price<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#winner\">Overall Winner<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients Comparision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To compare different food, the best place to start is the ingredients to get an idea of the main ingredients and how they can impact nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When comparing Milk Chocolate M&amp;M&rsquo;s and skittles (see the chart below), the main difference between the two is that M&amp;M&rsquo;s main ingredient is chocolate, whereas the main ingredient of Skittles is sugar and corn syrup.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both types of candy contain various color additives to make up the various colors that we know and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the two Skittles are suitable for a vegan diet, but M&amp;M&rsquo;s are not because they contain milk, which makes them also unsuitable for those who are lactose intolerant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>M&amp;M (Chocolate Candies) Ingredients<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Original Skittles Ingredients<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Milk Chocolate (sugar chocolate, skim milk, cocoa butter, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, salt, natural flavors), sugar, cornstarch, less than 1% of: corn syrup, Dextrin, colors (includes blue 1 lake, yellow 6, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 6 lake, red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 2), carnauba wax, gum acacia.<\/td><td>Sugar, Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil; Less than 2% of: Citric Acid, Tapioca Dextrin, Modified Corn Starch, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Colors (Yellow 5 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 6, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1), Carnauba Wax.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MMs-vs-skittles.jpg\" alt=\"M&amp;Ms on the left and skittles on the right to show the difference between the two\" class=\"wp-image-568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MMs-vs-skittles.jpg 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MMs-vs-skittles-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MMs-vs-skittles-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20500'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='500'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"M&amp;Ms on the left and skittles on the right to show the difference between the two\" class=\"wp-image-568 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MMs-vs-skittles.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MMs-vs-skittles.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MMs-vs-skittles.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MMs-vs-skittles-300x167.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MMs-vs-skittles-768x427.jpg.webp 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"nutrition\">M&amp;Ms Nutritional Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving on to the nutritional comparison, which will be based on a weight-to-weight comparison of each candy to keep things fair and accurate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For clarification, I will be comparing Milk Chocolate M&amp;M&rsquo;s against Original Skittles in this category (although other flavors are available).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended serving of M&amp;Ms and Skittles is the same at 28g (or 1oz).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"calories\">Best for Calorie Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When it comes to calories, the candy with the least calories per serving is Skittles which compare 110kcal per 28g compared to Milk Chocolate M&amp;Ms, which contain 140kcal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While neither candy can be classed as nutritionally beneficial in any way, if calories are a consideration for you, Skittles are the best option between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Candy Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calories Per 28g Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>M&amp;M&rsquo;s (Milk Chocolate Candy)<\/strong><\/td><td>140kcal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Original Skittles<\/strong><\/td><td>110kcal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"other-nutrition\">Best For Other Nutrition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the remaining nutritional categories, both types of candy are high in carbs and sugar, although M&amp;M&rsquo;s are slightly lower in sugar between the two with 18g per serving compared to skittles which have 21g. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While M&amp;Ms are slightly lower in sugar, because of the chocolate element, they have more fat, saturated fat, and a small amount of cholesterol and are slightly higher in sodium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to Skittles, M&amp;M&rsquo;s have a small amount of dietary fiber and contain low levels of a few vitamins and some calcium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall, M&amp;M&rsquo;s have come out better in more nutritional categories when compared to Skittles which are mainly carbs and sugar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Nutrition Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>M&amp;M&rsquo;s (Milk Chocolate Candy)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Original Skittles<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carbohydrates<\/td><td><strong>21g<\/strong><\/td><td>26g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sugar<\/td><td><strong>18g (17g added sugar)<\/strong><\/td><td>21g (added sugar 21g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protein<\/td><td><strong>1g<\/strong><\/td><td>0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fat<\/td><td>5g<\/td><td><strong>1g<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturated Fat<\/td><td>3.5g<\/td><td>1g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trans Fat<\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cholesterol<\/td><td>5mg*<\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dietary Fiber<\/td><td><strong>1g<\/strong><\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sodium<\/td><td>20mg<\/td><td><strong>5mg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin A<\/td><td><strong>2%<\/strong><\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin C<\/td><td><strong>2%<\/strong><\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calcium<\/td><td><strong>4%<\/strong><\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>mg = milligram (1000th of a gram)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"flavor\">Best for Flavor\/Texture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We need your help to find out which candy is the best for flavor and texture between M&amp;M&rsquo;s and Skittles so we can show impartial data on public opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please take part in the poll below (no personal information required) to tell us your favorite, and once you vote, you&rsquo;ll be able to see the results so far. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bootstrap-yop yop-poll-mc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"basic-yop-poll-container\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff; border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#327bd6; border-radius:0px; padding:10px 10px;\" data-id=\"19\" data-temp=\"basic\" data-skin=\"minimal\" data-cscheme=\"black\" data-cap=\"0\" data-access=\"guest\" data-tid=\"\" data-uid=\"367d7c741c7972b10e0f4fd9f13f9159\" data-pid=\"567\" data-resdet=\"percentages\" data-show-results-to=\"guest\" data-show-results-moment=\"after-vote\" data-show-results-only=\"false\" data-show-message=\"true\" data-show-results-as=\"bar\" data-sort-results-by=\"as-defined\" data-sort-results-rule=\"asc\" data-is-ended=\"0\" data-gdpr=\"no\" data-gdpr-sol=\"consent\" data-css=\".basic-yop-poll-container[data-uid] .basic-vote { text-align: center; }\" data-counter=\"0\" data-load-with=\"1\" data-notification-section=\"top\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"basic-inner\"><div class=\"basic-message hide\" style=\"border-left: 10px solid #008000; padding: 0px 10px;\" data-error=\"#ff0000\" data-success=\"#008000\"><p class=\"basic-message-text\" style=\"color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal;\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"basic-overlay hide\"><div class=\"basic-vote-options\"><\/div><div class=\"basic-preloader\"><div class=\"basic-windows8\"><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_1\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_2\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_3\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_4\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_5\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><form class=\"basic-form\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_token\" value=\"8ae72adbc5\" autocomplete=\"off\"><div class=\"basic-elements\"><div class=\"basic-element basic-question basic-question-text-vertical\" data-id=\"19\" data-uid=\"9323f7652817863564de4e53be2a7db4\" data-type=\"question\" data-question-type=\"text\" data-allow-multiple=\"no\" data-min=\"1\" data-max=\"1\" data-display=\"vertical\" data-colnum=\"\" data-display-others=\"no\" data-others-color=\"\" data-others=\"\"><div class=\"basic-question-title\"><h5 style=\"color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal; text-align:center;\">Which do you prefer?<\/h5><\/div><ul class=\"basic-answers\"><li class=\"basic-answer\" style=\"padding:0px 0px;\" data-id=\"37\" data-type=\"text\" data-vn=\"211\" data-color=\"#000000\" data-make-link=\"no\" data-link=\"\"><div class=\"basic-answer-content basic-text-vertical\"><label for=\"answer[37]\" class=\"basic-answer-label\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"answer[37]\" name=\"answer[19]\" value=\"37\" autocomplete=\"off\"><span class=\"basic-text\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\">M&amp;M's<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><li class=\"basic-answer\" style=\"padding:0px 0px;\" data-id=\"38\" data-type=\"text\" data-vn=\"202\" data-color=\"#000000\" data-make-link=\"no\" data-link=\"\"><div class=\"basic-answer-content basic-text-vertical\"><label for=\"answer[38]\" class=\"basic-answer-label\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"answer[38]\" name=\"answer[19]\" value=\"38\" autocomplete=\"off\"><span class=\"basic-text\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\">Skittles<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-vote\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"button basic-vote-button\" role=\"button\" style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px; border-style: solid; border-color:#000000; border-radius:0px; padding:5px 10px; color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal;\">Vote<\/a><\/div><\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"popular\">Most Popular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/travel-news\/halloween-candy-popularity-by-state-according-to-instacart#:~:text=The%20most%20popular%20candies%20in,(the%20sometimes%20controversial)%20Twizzlers.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">travelandleisure.com<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-external\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>, <strong>the most recent data (from 2020) confirms that M&amp;M&rsquo;s and Peanut M&amp;Ms were the most popular candy in America, and Skittles came in at number 6. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on this information, M&amp;M&rsquo;s won the most popular candy category between the two, although this is based on data from 2020, and we don&rsquo;t have the most recent statistics, so this may change over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"price\">Best for Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For consistency, I&rsquo;ll be comparing original Milk Chocolate M&amp;M&rsquo;s against Original Skittles because different varieties vary in cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because M&amp;M&rsquo;s and Skittles are sold in different sized packs, I&rsquo;ve compared the cost per ounce to keep things fair and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that smaller packs cost more per ounce than larger bulk bags, which are cheaper per weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of writing this article, Milk Chocolate M&amp;M&rsquo;s cost an average of 28.9-36.3&cent; per ounce depending on the pack size compared to Skittles which cost an average of 19.2-21&cent; per ounce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Based on this information, Skittles are the cheaper option when you compare them against M&amp;M&rsquo;s.  Please note this may vary between pack sizes and the store where you buy them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"winner\">Overall Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&rsquo;ve now compared both kinds of candy in all categories, and the winners are &ndash; joint! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Skittles are lower in calories of the two, M&amp;M&rsquo;s are slightly better when you compare nutrition, and they contain less sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skittles are best for price, whereas M&amp;M&rsquo;s are the most popular of the two, so it really comes down to which you like best; everyone has a favorite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Comparison Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Winner (M&amp;M&rsquo;s or Skittles)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Calorie Content<\/td><td>Skittles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Nutrition<\/td><td>M&amp;M&rsquo;s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Most Popular<\/td><td>M&amp;M&rsquo;s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Price<\/td><td>Skittles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for Flavor<\/td><td>You decide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall Winner<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Joint Winners<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this article has helped you to find the information you were looking for; you might also find the following articles helpful too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/smarties-vs-mms\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Smarties Vs. M&amp;M&rsquo;s (What&rsquo;s the Difference?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/pringles-vs-doritos\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Pringles Vs. Doritos (Which is the Best?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/lucky-charms-vs-cheerios\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Lucky Charms Vs. Cheerios (Which is Best?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/weetos-vs-coco-pops\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Weetos Vs. Coco Pops (Which is Better?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/ryvita-original-vs-dark-rye\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Ryvita Original Vs. Dark Rye (Is One Better Than The Other?)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-base-3-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>References Used for this Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure the nutritional information used in this article is accurate, I have used data from the manufacturer; the links below contain the source information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mms.com\/en-gb\/nutrition-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">M&amp;M&rsquo;s Manufacturer Nutritional Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-external\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Skittles-Original-Chewy-Candy-Family-Size-27-5-oz-Bag\/965527532\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Skittles Manufacturer Nutritional Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-external\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M&amp;M&rsquo;s and Skittles are both in America&rsquo;s top ten favorite candy and are also a favorite in many other countries worldwide. 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