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Sherbet vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sherbet and Starburst

  • Sherbet has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Starburst is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst covers your daily need of Vitamin C 63% more than Sherbet.
  • Sherbet has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sherbet, orange 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
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 +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4700%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%

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 7.7% 2.8% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
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 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2452.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 +168.3%
Contains more WaterWater +676.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +310.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.1%
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.
Sherbet Starburst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Starburst Opinion
Calories 144kcal 408kcal Starburst
Protein 1.1g 0.41g Sherbet
Fats 2g 8.21g Starburst
Vitamin C 2.3mg 58.7mg Starburst
Net carbs 29.1g 82.57g Starburst
Carbs 30.4g 82.57g Starburst
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Starburst
Magnesium 8mg 1mg Sherbet
Calcium 54mg 0mg Sherbet
Potassium 96mg 2mg Sherbet
Iron 0.14mg 0.01mg Sherbet
Sugar 24.32g 58.12g Sherbet
Fiber 1.3g 0g Sherbet
Copper 0.028mg 0.012mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.48mg 0mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 40mg 5mg Sherbet
Sodium 46mg 2mg Starburst
Vitamin A 46IU 1IU Sherbet
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.33mg Starburst
Manganese 0.011mg 0.015mg Starburst
Selenium 1.5µg 0.8µg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.001mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.002mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.005mg Sherbet
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.035mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0mg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Sherbet
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Starburst
Folate 4µg 1µg Sherbet
Trans Fat 0.141g Sherbet
Choline 7.7mg 0mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 1.16g 7.778g Sherbet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g 0g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0g Sherbet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sherbet 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
6%
Sherbet
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.618g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.