One serving of Skittles has 250 calories, including 2 1/2 grams of fat and 46 grams of sugar. The flavors of Skittles available are original, sour, wild berry, tropical, desserts and dark side.Skittles was created by a British company and was first available in 1974.
Potassium is a mineral your body uses as an electrolyte, which means it carries an electrical charge. Potassium and other electrolytes--including sodium, phosphate, calcium and chlorine--are present in your blood and other bodily fluids. Your kidneys excrete these minerals from your body to maintain the correct balance.
Balance the amount of water in your body; Balance your body's acid/base (pH) level; Move nutrients into your cells; Move wastes out of your cells; Make sure that your nerves, muscles, the heart, and the brain work the way they should; Sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine, phosphate, and magnesium are all electrolytes.