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Jelly bean vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jelly bean and Starburst

  • Starburst is richer than Jelly bean in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Starburst is 65% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, jellybeans 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.
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
8
:
2
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Jelly bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
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 +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -96%

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.
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
4
:
6
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Jelly bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
1
:
4
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +16320%
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Jelly bean
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 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 Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +16320%
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Other +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 93.35g 82.57g Jelly bean
Protein 0g 0.41g Starburst
Fats 0.05g 8.21g Starburst
Carbs 93.55g 82.57g Jelly bean
Calories 375kcal 408kcal Starburst
Sugar 70g 58.12g Starburst
Fiber 0.2g 0g Jelly bean
Calcium 3mg 0mg Jelly bean
Iron 0.13mg 0.01mg Jelly bean
Magnesium 2mg 1mg Jelly bean
Phosphorus 4mg 5mg Starburst
Potassium 37mg 2mg Jelly bean
Sodium 50mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 0.05mg 0mg Jelly bean
Copper 0.028mg 0.012mg Jelly bean
Manganese 0.035mg 0.015mg Jelly bean
Selenium 1.1µg 0.8µg Jelly bean
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0mg 0.33mg Starburst
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.001mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.002mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B3 0.008mg 0.005mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0.035mg Starburst
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0mg Jelly bean
Folate 0µg 1µg Starburst
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g Jelly bean
Saturated Fat 0g 7.778g Jelly bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jelly bean 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
0%
Jelly bean
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Jelly bean
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.