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Brown sugar vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brown sugar and Starburst

  • Brown sugar has more Iron, and Calcium, however, Starburst is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst covers your daily Vitamin C needs 65% more than Brown sugar.
  • Starburst contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0% 0.18% 0.38% 4% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 2% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6550%
Contains more IronIron +7000%
Contains more CopperCopper +291.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +326.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 196% 0.06% 6.6% 0% 0.25% 0.46% 0.09% 2.1% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +18.8%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +535.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Starburst Opinion
Calories 380kcal 408kcal Starburst
Protein 0.12g 0.41g Starburst
Fats 0g 8.21g Starburst
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg Starburst
Net carbs 98.09g 82.57g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 82.57g Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 1mg Brown sugar
Calcium 83mg 0mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 2mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.01mg Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 58.12g Starburst
Copper 0.047mg 0.012mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 5mg Starburst
Sodium 28mg 2mg Starburst
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0mg 0.33mg Starburst
Manganese 0.064mg 0.015mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 0.8µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.001mg Starburst
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.002mg Starburst
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.005mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.035mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Brown sugar
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Starburst
Folate 1µg 1µg
Trans Fat 0.141g Brown sugar
Choline 2.3mg 0mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 7.778g Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Starburst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Brown sugar
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.