Icing vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Icing and Starburst?
- Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Polyunsaturated fat, and 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 Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
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Calcium
+∞%
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Iron
+1500%
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Phosphorus
+260%
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Potassium
+1600%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Sodium
-98.9%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+700%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
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Calcium
+∞%
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Iron
+1500%
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Phosphorus
+260%
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Potassium
+1600%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Sodium
-98.9%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+700%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
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.
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Vitamin E
+363.6%
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Vitamin B1
+900%
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Vitamin B2
+15000%
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Vitamin B3
+4300%
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Vitamin B5
+57.1%
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Folate
+700%
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Vitamin K
+519%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+363.6%
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Vitamin B1
+900%
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Vitamin B2
+15000%
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Vitamin B3
+4300%
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Vitamin B5
+57.1%
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Folate
+700%
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Vitamin K
+519%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+97.7%
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Water
+77.1%
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Other
+170%
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Protein
+∞%
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Carbs
+21.6%
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Fats
+97.7%
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Water
+77.1%
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+170%
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Protein
+∞%
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Carbs
+21.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-61.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+∞%
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Saturated Fat
-61.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 67.89g | 82.57g |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.41g |
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| Fats | 16.23g | 8.21g |
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| Carbs | 67.89g | 82.57g |
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| Calories | 418kcal | 408kcal |
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| Sugar | 63.1g | 58.12g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.01mg |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 34mg | 2mg |
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| Sodium | 184mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.012mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 58.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.035mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13µg | 2.1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.141g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.974g | 7.778g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.86g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 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
12%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.804g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Icing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)