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M&Ms Peanut vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between M&Ms Peanut and Starburst?

  • M&Ms Peanut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Iron, yet Starburst is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +6800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17250%
Contains more IronIron +11500%
Contains more CopperCopper +4108.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4326.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +412.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%

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% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
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 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1691.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +5400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 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 +2234.1%
Contains more FatsFats +218.3%
Contains more OtherOther +346.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +243.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 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 -23.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Starburst Opinion
Calories 515kcal 408kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 0.41g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 8.21g M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg Starburst
Net carbs 56.78g 82.57g Starburst
Carbs 60.48g 82.57g Starburst
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Starburst
Magnesium 69mg 1mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 2mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.01mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 58.12g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.012mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 5mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 2mg Starburst
Vitamin A 74IU 1IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.33mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.015mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 0.8µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.001mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.002mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.005mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.035mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 2.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 1µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g 0.141g Starburst
Choline 37.3mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 7.778g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Starburst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.