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Caramello vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramello and Starburst

  • Caramello has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Starburst has more Vitamin C.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 63% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Starburst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar 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 0% 64% 30% 41% 0% 0% 64% 16% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16950%
Contains more IronIron +10800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0mg

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 5.7% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +30200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3352.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 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 ProteinProtein +1409.8%
Contains more FatsFats +158.1%
Contains more OtherOther +573.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.4%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramello Starburst Opinion
Calories 462kcal 408kcal Caramello
Protein 6.19g 0.41g Caramello
Fats 21.19g 8.21g Caramello
Vitamin C 1.7mg 58.7mg Starburst
Net carbs 62.61g 82.57g Starburst
Carbs 63.81g 82.57g Starburst
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg Starburst
Magnesium 1mg Starburst
Calcium 213mg 0mg Caramello
Potassium 341mg 2mg Caramello
Iron 1.09mg 0.01mg Caramello
Sugar 56.92g 58.12g Caramello
Fiber 1.2g 0g Caramello
Copper 0.012mg Starburst
Phosphorus 150mg 5mg Caramello
Sodium 122mg 2mg Starburst
Vitamin A 303IU 1IU Caramello
Vitamin E 0.33mg Starburst
Manganese 0.015mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg Starburst
Vitamin B2 0.002mg Starburst
Vitamin B3 0.005mg Starburst
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Starburst
Vitamin K 2.1µg Starburst
Folate 1µg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g Caramello
Saturated Fat 12.72g 7.778g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 5.29g 0g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 0g Caramello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramello Starburst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Caramello
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.942g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst
Starburst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/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.