Butterscotch vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Butterscotch and Starburst?
- Butterscotch is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, yet Starburst is richer in Vitamin C.
- Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.
- Starburst contains less Sodium.
We used Candies, butterscotch and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
5.25 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
0.41 g
Fats:
8.21 g
Carbs:
82.57 g
Water:
8.51 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +240% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1266.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~82.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.122 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 391kcal | 408kcal |
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| Protein | 0.03g | 0.41g |
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| Fats | 3.3g | 8.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 58.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 90.4g | 82.57g |
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| Carbs | 90.4g | 82.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
| Sugar | 80.46g | 58.12g |
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| Copper | 0.001mg | 0.012mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 391mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.33mg |
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| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.141g |
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| Choline | 0.8mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.065g | 7.778g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.845g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.122g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.713g)
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.