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Reeses cups vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Reeses cups and Starburst?

  • Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, yet Starburst is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.
  • Starburst contains less Sodium.

We used Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups 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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
8
:
2
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +12000%
Contains more Magnesium +6100%
Contains more Phosphorus +3120%
Contains more Potassium +17050%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
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 +12000%
Contains more Magnesium +6100%
Contains more Phosphorus +3120%
Contains more Potassium +17050%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
8
:
3
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Vitamin A +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +19466.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.1
Reeses cups
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 1% 40% 26% 85% 38% 24% 38% 33% 5%
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 A +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +19466.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
3
:
2
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Protein +2397.6%
Contains more Fats +271.9%
Contains more Other +710%
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Contains more Water +491%
Reeses cups
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 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 Protein +2397.6%
Contains more Fats +271.9%
Contains more Other +710%
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Contains more Water +491%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
2
:
1
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Starburst
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 -27.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 51.76g 82.57g Starburst
Protein 10.24g 0.41g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 8.21g Reeses cups
Carbs 55.36g 82.57g Starburst
Calories 515kcal 408kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g 58.12g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 0g Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 0mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 0.01mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 62mg 1mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 5mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 2mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 1.28mg 0mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.012mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 0.015mg Starburst
Selenium 1.4µg 0.8µg Reeses cups
Vitamin A 56IU 1IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.33mg Starburst
Vitamin C 0.3mg 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.001mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.002mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.005mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.035mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 1µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg 2.1µg Starburst
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Starburst
Trans Fat 0g 0.141g Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 10.73g 7.778g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 0g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 0g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups 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
24%
Reeses cups
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.952g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.