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Fruit preserves vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fruit preserves and Starburst

  • Fruit preserves have more Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Starburst is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst covers your daily need of Vitamin C 55% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Fruit preserves have less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jams and preserves and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits.

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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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
9
:
1
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +280%
Contains more Potassium +3750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Starburst
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 +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +280%
Contains more Potassium +3750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%

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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
5
:
5
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +567%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Starburst
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 B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +567%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
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4
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Water +258%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +11628.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Starburst
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 +258%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +11628.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Other +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
2
:
0
Starburst
Starburst
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Starburst
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 82.57g Starburst
Protein 0.37g 0.41g Starburst
Fats 0.07g 8.21g Starburst
Carbs 68.86g 82.57g Starburst
Calories 278kcal 408kcal Starburst
Sugar 48.5g 58.12g Fruit preserves
Fiber 1.1g 0g Fruit preserves
Calcium 20mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Iron 0.49mg 0.01mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 4mg 1mg Fruit preserves
Phosphorus 19mg 5mg Fruit preserves
Potassium 77mg 2mg Fruit preserves
Sodium 32mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 0.06mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Copper 0.1mg 0.012mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 2µg 0.8µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.33mg Starburst
Vitamin C 8.8mg 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.002mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.005mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.035mg Starburst
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Folate 11µg 1µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Starburst
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Trans Fat 0.141g Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 7.778g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 0g Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Starburst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
6%
Fruit preserves
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.768g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.