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Payday vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Payday and Starburst different?

  • Payday is higher in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Starburst is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Starburst is 65% higher.

Candies, HERSHEYS, PAYDAY Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits are the varieties used 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 +19100%
Contains more Magnesium +8900%
Contains more Phosphorus +3840%
Contains more Potassium +36150%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +2608.3%
Contains more Manganese +5980%
Contains more Selenium +537.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 72% 65% 85% 64% 31% 43% 109% 119% 28%
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 +19100%
Contains more Magnesium +8900%
Contains more Phosphorus +3840%
Contains more Potassium +36150%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +2608.3%
Contains more Manganese +5980%
Contains more Selenium +537.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

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.
Payday
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Contains more Vitamin E +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 50% 0% 0% 21% 27% 135% 32% 55% 39% 3% 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 E +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3178%
Contains more Fats +204.5%
Contains more Other +470%
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Water +22.1%
13% 25% 53% 7% 2%
Protein: 13.44 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 52.88 g
Water: 6.97 g
Other: 1.71 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 +3178%
Contains more Fats +204.5%
Contains more Other +470%
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Water +22.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: 4.806 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.467 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.691 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Payday Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 49.08g 82.57g Starburst
Protein 13.44g 0.41g Payday
Fats 25g 8.21g Payday
Carbs 52.88g 82.57g Starburst
Calories 490kcal 408kcal Payday
Starch 2.19g Payday
Sugar 40.32g 58.12g Payday
Fiber 3.8g 0g Payday
Calcium 94mg 0mg Payday
Iron 1.92mg 0.01mg Payday
Magnesium 90mg 1mg Payday
Phosphorus 197mg 5mg Payday
Potassium 725mg 2mg Payday
Sodium 231mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 1.57mg 0mg Payday
Copper 0.325mg 0.012mg Payday
Manganese 0.912mg 0.015mg Payday
Selenium 5.1µg 0.8µg Payday
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 2.47mg 0.33mg Payday
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.001mg Payday
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.002mg Payday
Vitamin B3 7.166mg 0.005mg Payday
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.035mg Payday
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0mg Payday
Folate 51µg 1µg Payday
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Payday
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Starburst
Tryptophan 0.133mg Payday
Threonine 0.457mg Payday
Isoleucine 0.486mg Payday
Leucine 0.879mg Payday
Lysine 0.515mg Payday
Methionine 0.166mg Payday
Phenylalanine 0.687mg Payday
Valine 0.565mg Payday
Histidine 0.337mg Payday
Trans Fat 0g 0.141g Payday
Saturated Fat 4.806g 7.778g Payday
Omega-3 - EPA 0.023g 0g Payday
Monounsaturated Fat 12.467g 0g Payday
Polyunsaturated fat 4.691g 0g Payday
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Payday

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Payday 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
30%
Payday
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Payday
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Payday
Payday is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Payday
Payday is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.972g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Payday
Payday is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Payday
Payday is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Payday - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170680/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.