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Creamsicle vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are creamsicle and starburst different?

  • Creamsicle is richer in fiber, while starburst is higher in vitamin C.
  • Starburst covers your daily need for vitamin C, 65% more than creamsicle.
  • Creamsicle is lower in saturated fat.

Frozen novelties, Sugar Free, CREAMSICLE Pops 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 6.9% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0.78% 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 IronIron +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~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 0% 0% 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% 6.6% 0% 0.25% 0.46% 0.09% 2.1% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
2% 12% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 2.33 g
Carbs: 11.95 g
Water: 82.38 g
Other: 1.97 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 +234.1%
Contains more WaterWater +868%
Contains more OtherOther +556.7%
Contains more FatsFats +252.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +591%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.778 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Creamsicle Starburst DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg 65%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Saturated fat 2g 7.778g 26%
Carbs 11.95g 82.57g 24%
Calories 49kcal 408kcal 18%
Fats 2.33g 8.21g 9%
Vitamin E 0.33mg 2%
Protein 1.37g 0.41g 2%
Calcium 23mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Phosphorus 5mg 1%
Copper 0.012mg 1%
Net carbs 4.45g 82.57g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Potassium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.03mg 0.01mg 0%
Sugar 0.43g 58.12g N/A
Sodium 6mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.141g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Creamsicle 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
0%
Creamsicle
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Creamsicle
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Starburst
Starburst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst
Starburst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.778g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)

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. Creamsicle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170267/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.