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Starburst vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Starburst and Reesesticks

  • Starburst is higher in Vitamin C, yet Reesesticks are higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Starburst covers your daily Vitamin C needs 65% more than Reesesticks.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate.

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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 -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +12900%
Contains more Magnesium +4800%
Contains more Phosphorus +2780%
Contains more Potassium +14650%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1566.7%
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 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +12900%
Contains more Magnesium +4800%
Contains more Phosphorus +2780%
Contains more Potassium +14650%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1566.7%

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 C +9683.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin E +739.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +181%
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 4% 56% 0% 2% 33% 24% 69% 27% 19% 30% 19% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +9683.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin E +739.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +181%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +49.1%
Contains more Water +431.9%
Contains more Protein +2224.4%
Contains more Fats +281.7%
Contains more Other +616.7%
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Carbs +49.1%
Contains more Water +431.9%
Contains more Protein +2224.4%
Contains more Fats +281.7%
Contains more Other +616.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
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 Reesesticks
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 Starburst Reesesticks Opinion
Net carbs 82.57g 52.08g Starburst
Protein 0.41g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 8.21g 31.34g Reesesticks
Carbs 82.57g 55.38g Starburst
Calories 408kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Sugar 58.12g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 0g 3.3g Reesesticks
Calcium 0mg 70mg Reesesticks
Iron 0.01mg 1.3mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 1mg 49mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 5mg 144mg Reesesticks
Potassium 2mg 295mg Reesesticks
Sodium 2mg 264mg Starburst
Zinc 0mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Copper 0.012mg 0.2mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0.015mg 0mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0.33mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.6mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Reesesticks
Folate 1µg 40µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 2.1µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 7.778g 13.21g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.68g Reesesticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Starburst Reesesticks
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
18%
Starburst
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
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 - 5.432g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks 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?
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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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.