Individual Skittles candies vary in weight. But approximately, the weight of one Skittle is 1.062 grams (0.0374 oz). Therefore, a 54 oz bag of Skittles contains around 1443 of them.
Brightly-colored Skittles candies offer a low-fat, fruit-flavored alternative to the standard chocolate bar. Despite their low-fat status, these chewy sweets contain a large amount of sugar, and should be consumed in small amounts.
A standard pack of Skittles candy weighs 57 grams and contains 230 calories, according to the Mars Company website. Each package includes just 2.5 grams of fat, though all of this fat is saturated. Skittles also contain 42 grams carbohydrates per package, all in the form of sugar.
While this candy contains only 10 milligrams of sodium per serving, it also features no fiber, protein, vitamins or minerals. Learn more about Skittles' candy nutrition facts at Livestrong.com.