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Italian ice vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Italian ice and Starburst?

  • Starburst is richer than Italian ice in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% more.
  • Italian ice has 143 times more Vitamin B3 than Starburst. While Italian ice has 0.715mg of Vitamin B3, Starburst has only 0.005mg.

We used Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 1% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Selenium +700%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +11640%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 196% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0% 1% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +11640%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +915.3%
Contains more Protein +1266.7%
Contains more Fats +40950%
Contains more Carbs +511.6%
Contains more Other +500%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Water +915.3%
Contains more Protein +1266.7%
Contains more Fats +40950%
Contains more Carbs +511.6%
Contains more Other +500%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian ice Starburst
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 82.57g Starburst
Protein 0.03g 0.41g Starburst
Fats 0.02g 8.21g Starburst
Carbs 13.5g 82.57g Starburst
Calories 53kcal 408kcal Starburst
Sugar 58.12g Italian ice
Calcium 1mg 0mg Italian ice
Iron 0.09mg 0.01mg Italian ice
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Starburst
Phosphorus 0mg 5mg Starburst
Potassium 6mg 2mg Italian ice
Sodium 4mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 0.03mg 0mg Italian ice
Copper 0.01mg 0.012mg Starburst
Manganese 0.02mg 0.015mg Italian ice
Selenium 0.1µg 0.8µg Starburst
Vitamin A 167IU 1IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 0.33mg Starburst
Vitamin C 0.5mg 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.001mg Italian ice
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.002mg Italian ice
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.005mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.035mg Starburst
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Italian ice
Folate 5µg 1µg Italian ice
Vitamin K 2.1µg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g Italian ice
Saturated Fat 0g 7.778g Italian ice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice Starburst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Italian ice
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.778g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/nutrients
  2. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.