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

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How are Taffy (candy) and Starburst different?

  • Taffy (candy) is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, while Starburst is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst covers your daily need of Vitamin C 65% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Starburst is lower in Sugar.

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 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 Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
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 A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
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 A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Protein +1266.7%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Water +75.5%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Equal in Carbs - 82.57
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 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 Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Protein +1266.7%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Water +75.5%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Equal in Carbs - 82.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 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.
Taffy (candy) Starburst
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 Taffy (candy) Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 82.57g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.41g Starburst
Fats 3.33g 8.21g Starburst
Carbs 91.56g 82.57g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 408kcal Starburst
Sugar 68.48g 58.12g Starburst
Calcium 8mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Starburst
Phosphorus 1mg 5mg Starburst
Potassium 3mg 2mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 52mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 0.21mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.012mg Starburst
Manganese 0mg 0.015mg Starburst
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Starburst
Vitamin A 100IU 1IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.33mg Starburst
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.001mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.005mg Starburst
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.035mg Starburst
Folate 0µg 1µg Starburst
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.1µg Starburst
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.131g 0.141g Taffy (candy)
Saturated Fat 2.049g 7.778g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) 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
2%
Taffy (candy)
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
1%
Starburst

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