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Starburst vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Starburst and Milky way

  • Starburst has more Vitamin C, while Milky way has more Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 64% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.

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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.
Starburst
Starburst
1
:
9
Milky way
Milky way
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1240%
Contains more Potassium +6100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1125%
Contains more Manganese +880%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Starburst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 1% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Milky way
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1240%
Contains more Potassium +6100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1125%
Contains more Manganese +880%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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.
Starburst
Starburst
1
:
11
Milky way
Milky way
Contains more Vitamin C +8285.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10900%
Contains more Vitamin E +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
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%
Milky way
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 12% 3% 12% 24% 3% 10% 4% 3% 23% 10%
Contains more Vitamin C +8285.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10900%
Contains more Vitamin E +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starburst
Starburst
2
:
3
Milky way
Milky way
Contains more Carbs +16%
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Protein +878%
Contains more Fats +109.9%
Contains more Other +330%
Starburst
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
Milky way
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Carbs +16%
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Protein +878%
Contains more Fats +109.9%
Contains more Other +330%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starburst
Starburst
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2
Milky way
Milky way
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Starburst
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Milky way
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.26 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
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 Milky way
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Milky way Opinion
Net carbs 82.57g 70.17g Starburst
Protein 0.41g 4.01g Milky way
Fats 8.21g 17.23g Milky way
Carbs 82.57g 71.17g Starburst
Calories 408kcal 456kcal Milky way
Sugar 58.12g 59.69g Starburst
Fiber 0g 1g Milky way
Calcium 0mg 115mg Milky way
Iron 0.01mg 0.49mg Milky way
Magnesium 1mg 20mg Milky way
Phosphorus 5mg 67mg Milky way
Potassium 2mg 124mg Milky way
Sodium 2mg 167mg Starburst
Zinc 0mg 0.69mg Milky way
Copper 0.012mg 0.147mg Milky way
Manganese 0.015mg 0.147mg Milky way
Selenium 0.8µg 2µg Milky way
Vitamin A 1IU 110IU Milky way
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.89mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Milky way
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Milky way
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.046mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.103mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.154mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.155mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.014mg Milky way
Folate 1µg 4µg Milky way
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Milky way
Vitamin K 2.1µg 3.6µg Milky way
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g 0.206g Starburst
Saturated Fat 7.778g 12.016g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.23g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.26g Milky way

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Starburst Milky way
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
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way 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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.