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Starburst vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Starburst and Marshmallow

  • Starburst has more Vitamin C, however, Marshmallow has more Copper.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% more.
  • Starburst has 139 times more Saturated Fat than Marshmallow. Starburst has 7.778g of Saturated Fat, while Marshmallow has 0.056g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +708.3%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%
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 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +708.3%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.001
Equal in Folate - 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% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.001
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +4005%
Contains more Protein +339%
Contains more Water +92.7%
Equal in Carbs - 81.3
Equal in Other - 0.3
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +4005%
Contains more Protein +339%
Contains more Water +92.7%
Equal in Carbs - 81.3
Equal in Other - 0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
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 Marshmallow
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 82.57g 81.2g Starburst
Protein 0.41g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 8.21g 0.2g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 81.3g Starburst
Calories 408kcal 318kcal Starburst
Sugar 58.12g 57.56g Marshmallow
Fiber 0g 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 0mg 3mg Marshmallow
Iron 0.01mg 0.23mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 1mg 2mg Marshmallow
Phosphorus 5mg 8mg Marshmallow
Potassium 2mg 5mg Marshmallow
Sodium 2mg 80mg Starburst
Zinc 0mg 0.04mg Marshmallow
Copper 0.012mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.015mg 0.008mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0mg Starburst
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.001mg
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.001mg Starburst
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.078mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.005mg Starburst
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.003mg Marshmallow
Folate 1µg 1µg
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Starburst
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Trans Fat 0.141g Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 7.778g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.047g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Starburst Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst
Starburst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.722g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.