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M&Ms Peanut vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between M&Ms Peanut and Starburst?

  • M&Ms Peanut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Iron, yet Starburst is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits types in this comparison.

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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 +11500%
Contains more Magnesium +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3700%
Contains more Potassium +17250%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +4108.3%
Contains more Manganese +4326.7%
Contains more Selenium +412.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
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 +11500%
Contains more Magnesium +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3700%
Contains more Potassium +17250%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +4108.3%
Contains more Manganese +4326.7%
Contains more Selenium +412.5%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin E +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1691.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 57% 0% 0% 16% 25% 64% 38% 21% 42% 40% 8%
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 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin E +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1691.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2234.1%
Contains more Fats +218.3%
Contains more Other +346.7%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Water +243.1%
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 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 Protein +2234.1%
Contains more Fats +218.3%
Contains more Other +346.7%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Water +243.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.456 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 82.57g Starburst
Protein 9.57g 0.41g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 8.21g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 60.48g 82.57g Starburst
Calories 515kcal 408kcal M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 58.12g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.01mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 69mg 1mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 5mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 2mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 1.76mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.012mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.015mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 0.8µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU 1IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.33mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.001mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.002mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.005mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.035mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 2.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.328g 0.141g Starburst
Saturated Fat 10.169g 7.778g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut 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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.