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Starburst vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Starburst and Carob?

  • Starburst is higher in Vitamin C, yet Carob is higher in Zinc, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Carob's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 106% more.
  • Starburst has 117 times more Vitamin C than Carob. While Starburst has 58.7mg of Vitamin C, Carob has only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Starburst is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, carob, unsweetened types 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 less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +12800%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2420%
Contains more Potassium +31550%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1425%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 1% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +12800%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2420%
Contains more Potassium +31550%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1425%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Contains more Selenium +550%

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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Carob
Contains more Vitamin C +11640%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +11640%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +46.7%
Contains more Water +452.6%
Contains more Protein +1887.8%
Contains more Fats +282%
Contains more Other +786.7%
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more Carbs +46.7%
Contains more Water +452.6%
Contains more Protein +1887.8%
Contains more Fats +282%
Contains more Other +786.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
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.
Starburst Carob
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 Starburst Carob Opinion
Net carbs 82.57g 52.49g Starburst
Protein 0.41g 8.15g Carob
Fats 8.21g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 82.57g 56.29g Starburst
Calories 408kcal 540kcal Carob
Sugar 58.12g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 0g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 0mg 303mg Carob
Iron 0.01mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 1mg 36mg Carob
Phosphorus 5mg 126mg Carob
Potassium 2mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 2mg 107mg Starburst
Zinc 0mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.012mg 0.183mg Carob
Manganese 0.015mg 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 0.8µg 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 1IU 10IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Carob
Vitamin E 0.33mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.5mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 1µg 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 2.1µg 7.7µg Carob
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g 0g Carob
Saturated Fat 7.778g 29.018g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.483g Carob
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.295g Carob

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst Carob
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
18%
Starburst
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob 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. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/nutrients
  2. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.