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Starburst vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Starburst and Skittles different?

  • Skittles have more Vitamin C than Starburst.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Starburst is 18% higher.
  • Skittles have less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies are the varieties used 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 more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
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% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.8%
Contains more Fats +93.2%
Contains more Water +122.2%
Contains more Other +223.3%
Equal in Carbs - 90.76
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +115.8%
Contains more Fats +93.2%
Contains more Water +122.2%
Contains more Other +223.3%
Equal in Carbs - 90.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Skittles Opinion
Net carbs 82.57g 90.76g Skittles
Protein 0.41g 0.19g Starburst
Fats 8.21g 4.25g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 90.76g Skittles
Calories 408kcal 402kcal Starburst
Sugar 58.12g 75.92g Starburst
Iron 0.01mg 0mg Starburst
Magnesium 1mg Starburst
Phosphorus 5mg Starburst
Potassium 2mg Starburst
Sodium 2mg 15mg Starburst
Copper 0.012mg Starburst
Manganese 0.015mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0.33mg Starburst
Vitamin C 58.7mg 67.1mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.001mg Starburst
Vitamin B2 0.002mg Starburst
Vitamin B3 0.005mg Starburst
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Starburst
Folate 1µg Starburst
Vitamin K 2.1µg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g 0.074g Skittles
Saturated Fat 7.778g 4.115g Skittles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst Skittles
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
19%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Starburst
Starburst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst
Starburst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/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.