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Corn syrup vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corn syrup and Starburst

  • Starburst is higher than Corn syrup in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst covers your daily Vitamin C needs 65% more than Corn syrup.
  • The amount of Sodium in Starburst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
9
:
1
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +2100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +341.7%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +262.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Starburst
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 +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +2100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +341.7%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +262.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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.
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
4
:
6
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Corn syrup
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% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Starburst
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 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
2
:
3
Starburst
Starburst
Contains more Water +158.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 82.57
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Starburst
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 +158.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 82.57

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn 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 Corn syrup Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 82.57g Starburst
Protein 0g 0.41g Starburst
Fats 0g 8.21g Starburst
Carbs 77.59g 82.57g Starburst
Calories 286kcal 408kcal Starburst
Sugar 77.59g 58.12g Starburst
Calcium 18mg 0mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.01mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 1mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 5mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 2mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 0.04mg 0mg Corn syrup
Copper 0.053mg 0.012mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.015mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 0.8µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0mg 0.33mg Starburst
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.001mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.002mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.005mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.035mg Starburst
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Corn syrup
Folate 0µg 1µg Starburst
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 7.778g Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn 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
1%
Corn syrup
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.