Pectin vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pectin and Starburst?
- Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron, yet Starburst is richer in Vitamin C.
- Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.
- Starburst contains less Sodium.
We used Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2636.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~82.57g
~equal in
Water
~8.51g
~equal in
Other
~0.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 325kcal | 408kcal |
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| Protein | 0.3g | 0.41g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 8.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 58.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 81.8g | 82.57g |
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| Carbs | 90.4g | 82.57g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 7mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 58.12g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.012mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 2mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 200mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg |
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| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.008mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg | 0.005mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.141g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 7.778g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| 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
2%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.728g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.