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Starburst vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Starburst and Twizzlers different?

  • Starburst is richer in Vitamin C, while Twizzlers are higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Starburst covers your daily need of Vitamin C 65% more than Twizzlers.
  • Starburst contains 14 times more Saturated Fat than Twizzlers. Starburst contains 7.778g of Saturated Fat, while Twizzlers contain 0.54g.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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 less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +380%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
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% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +380%
Contains more Potassium +1750%

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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +211%
Contains more Protein +461%
Contains more Water +76.3%
Contains more Other +130%
Equal in Carbs - 79.37
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Fats +211%
Contains more Protein +461%
Contains more Water +76.3%
Contains more Other +130%
Equal in Carbs - 79.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
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 Twizzlers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Twizzlers Opinion
Net carbs 82.57g 78.77g Starburst
Protein 0.41g 2.3g Twizzlers
Fats 8.21g 2.64g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 79.37g Starburst
Calories 408kcal 347kcal Starburst
Sugar 58.12g 51.35g Twizzlers
Fiber 0g 0.6g Twizzlers
Calcium 0mg 8mg Twizzlers
Iron 0.01mg 0.28mg Twizzlers
Magnesium 1mg Starburst
Phosphorus 5mg 24mg Twizzlers
Potassium 2mg 37mg Twizzlers
Sodium 2mg 195mg 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 0mg Starburst
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 Twizzlers
Saturated Fat 7.778g 0.54g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.88g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.14g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst Twizzlers
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
0%
Twizzlers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
5%
Twizzlers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.238g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst
Starburst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)
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.

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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.