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Starburst vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Starburst and Candy bar

  • Starburst has more Vitamin C, however, Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin E, and Folate.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11769% more than Starburst.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 0.71% 0% 0.18% 0.38% 4% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 2% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20250%
Contains more IronIron +9600%
Contains more CopperCopper +6350%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6060%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8186.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +487.5%

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 196% 0.06% 6.6% 0% 0.25% 0.46% 0.09% 2.1% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.75% 0%
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158340%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.2%
Contains more WaterWater +431.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3680.5%
Contains more FatsFats +310.5%
Contains more OtherOther +500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.9%
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.
Starburst Candy bar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Candy bar Opinion
Calories 408kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Protein 0.41g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 8.21g 33.7g Candy bar
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0mg Starburst
Net carbs 82.57g 43.3g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 47.4g Starburst
Magnesium 1mg 110mg Candy bar
Calcium 0mg 78mg Candy bar
Potassium 2mg 407mg Candy bar
Iron 0.01mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Sugar 58.12g 42.22g Candy bar
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Copper 0.012mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Zinc 0mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 5mg 308mg Candy bar
Sodium 2mg 156mg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0.33mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.015mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 0.8µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0mg 153mg Candy bar
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Starburst
Folate 1µg 75µg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.141g Candy bar
Choline 0mg 29.4mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 7.778g 4.678g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 10.65g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Starburst Candy bar
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
16%
Starburst
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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 ($)

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. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.