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Sugar substitute vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sugar substitute and Starburst

  • Sugar substitute is higher than Starburst in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 88% more than Starburst.
  • The amount of Sodium in Starburst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits.

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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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
7
:
3
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +1850%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Starburst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 1% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +1850%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +71.4%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
4
:
8
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Sugar substitute
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
4
:
1
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Protein +402.4%
Contains more Other +1243.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 82.57
Equal in Water - 8.51
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Starburst
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +402.4%
Contains more Other +1243.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 82.57
Equal in Water - 8.51

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 82.57g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0.41g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 8.21g Starburst
Carbs 84.77g 82.57g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 408kcal Starburst
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 58.12g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 0mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.01mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 1mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 5mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 2mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 572mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 0.04mg 0mg Sugar substitute
Copper 0.007mg 0.012mg Starburst
Manganese 0.022mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 0.8µg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0.33mg Starburst
Vitamin C 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.001mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.002mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B3 0.005mg Starburst
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.035mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg Sugar substitute
Folate 1µg Starburst
Vitamin K 2.1µg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 7.778g Sugar substitute

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Sugar substitute Starburst
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
1%
Sugar substitute
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst
Starburst 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/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.