Fondant icing vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Fondant icing and Starburst
- Starburst is higher than Fondant icing in Vitamin C.
- Starburst covers your daily Vitamin C needs 65% more than Fondant icing.
- Fondant icing contains 2 times more Sugar than Starburst. While Fondant icing contains 88.9g of Sugar, Starburst contains only 58.12g.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
Protein:
0.41 g
Fats:
8.21 g
Carbs:
82.57 g
Water:
8.51 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40950% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 373kcal | 408kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.41g |
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| Fats | 0.02g | 8.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 58.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 93.18g | 82.57g |
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| Carbs | 93.18g | 82.57g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
| Sugar | 88.9g | 58.12g |
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| Copper | 0.003mg | 0.012mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.33mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.141g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 7.778g |
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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.778g)
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 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.