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Maple syrup vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple syrup and Starburst different?

  • Maple syrup is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Starburst is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple syrup is 126% higher.
  • Starburst has less Sugar.

Syrups, maple and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Potassium +10500%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +19286.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
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 +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Potassium +10500%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +19286.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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 B1 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.035
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +280.6%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Contains more Protein +925%
Contains more Fats +13583.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.2%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
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 Water +280.6%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Contains more Protein +925%
Contains more Fats +13583.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
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.
Maple syrup Starburst
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 82.57g Starburst
Protein 0.04g 0.41g Starburst
Fats 0.06g 8.21g Starburst
Carbs 67.04g 82.57g Starburst
Calories 260kcal 408kcal Starburst
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 58.12g Starburst
Calcium 102mg 0mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.01mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 21mg 1mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 5mg Starburst
Potassium 212mg 2mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 1.47mg 0mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.012mg Maple syrup
Manganese 2.908mg 0.015mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Starburst
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0mg 0.33mg Starburst
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.001mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.002mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.005mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.035mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Maple syrup
Folate 0µg 1µg Starburst
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 7.778g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
26%
Maple syrup
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.771g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.