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.
Electrolytes are minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge. Electrolytes affect how your body functions in many ways, including: 1  The amount of water in your body.  The acidity of your blood (pH)