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Starburst vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Starburst and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Starburst is richer in Vitamin C, while Taffy (candy) is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Starburst covers your daily need of Vitamin C 65% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Starburst contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Taffy (candy). Starburst contains 7.778g of Saturated Fat, while Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types were 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 Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.01
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.01

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 E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1266.7%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Water +75.5%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +1266.7%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Water +75.5%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 82.57g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.41g 0.03g Starburst
Fats 8.21g 3.33g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 408kcal 397kcal Starburst
Sugar 58.12g 68.48g Starburst
Calcium 0mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Starburst
Phosphorus 5mg 1mg Starburst
Potassium 2mg 3mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 2mg 52mg Starburst
Zinc 0mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.012mg 0mg Starburst
Manganese 0.015mg 0mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.09mg Starburst
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.012mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.002mg Starburst
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.004mg Starburst
Folate 1µg 0µg Starburst
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.3µg Starburst
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g 0.131g Taffy (candy)
Saturated Fat 7.778g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Starburst Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.729g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.