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Reese's pieces vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between reese's pieces and starburst?

  • Reese's pieces are higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate, yet starburst is higher in vitamin C.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 65% more.
  • Reese's pieces have 1212 times more vitamin B3 than starburst. While reese's pieces have 6.06mg of vitamin B3, starburst has only 0.005mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in starburst is lower.

We used Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits types 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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
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 +8700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17850%
Contains more IronIron +4800%
Contains more CopperCopper +3316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4040%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
~equal in Selenium ~0.8µg

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% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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 EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +181%
Contains more FolateFolate +5400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 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 +2939%
Contains more FatsFats +201.7%
Contains more OtherOther +536.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.9%
Contains more WaterWater +751%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 20% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 -52.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Starburst DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg 65%
Manganese 1.1mg 0.015mg 47%
Copper 0.41mg 0.012mg 44%
Saturated fat 16.42g 7.778g 39%
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.005mg 38%
Phosphorus 207mg 5mg 29%
Fats 24.77g 8.21g 25%
Protein 12.46g 0.41g 24%
Magnesium 88mg 1mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.002mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.001mg 15%
Folate 55µg 1µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0g 13%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.035mg 12%
Potassium 359mg 2mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.46g 0g 11%
Zinc 1.15mg 0mg 10%
Sodium 194mg 2mg 8%
Carbs 59.86g 82.57g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0mg 8%
Calcium 69mg 0mg 7%
Iron 0.49mg 0.01mg 6%
Choline 28.7mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Calories 497kcal 408kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.33mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.1µg 3%
Net carbs 56.86g 82.57g N/A
Sugar 53.25g 58.12g N/A
Selenium 0.8µg 0.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.141g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces 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
29%
Reese's pieces
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.642g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces 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 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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.