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Skittles — 61.5g packD
Snacks & Candy · #41 of 41

Skittles

61.5g pack · Candy

42/100D tier
Calories25
Protein0g
Fiber0g
Sodium15mg
Sugar47g

Graded D — 42 out of 100, #41 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sodium carries the score (99/100); protein drags it down (0/100).

The short version: 47g of sugar in fruit costumes.

The catch: 47g sugar — tasting the rainbow, spiking the glucose.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (61.5g pack)
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g3%
Saturated Fat 2.5g12%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 15mg1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 47g
Protein 0g
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 42

Low sodium ×2099
Low saturated fat ×2088
Low sugar ×2025
Protein ×200
Fiber ×100
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#41 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Skittles healthy?

It grades D — 42 out of 100, #41 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. 47g of sugar in fruit costumes.

How many calories are in Skittles?

25 calories per serving (61.5g pack). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Skittles calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.