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Starburst vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Starburst and Cocoa bean

  • Starburst has more Vitamin C, however, Cocoa bean has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 399% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125350%
Contains more IronIron +155100%
Contains more CopperCopper +29958.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14460%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24813.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1550%

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% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +625.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
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
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.6%
Contains more WaterWater +215.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4314.6%
Contains more FatsFats +59.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2500%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~7.76g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Cocoa bean Opinion
Calories 408kcal 220kcal Starburst
Protein 0.41g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 8.21g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0mg Starburst
Net carbs 82.57g 28.5g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 58.3g Starburst
Magnesium 1mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Calcium 0mg 111mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Iron 0.01mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Sugar 58.12g 1.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 0g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Copper 0.012mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 0mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 5mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 2mg 19mg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.1mg Starburst
Manganese 0.015mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 0.8µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.118mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Folate 1µg 32µg Cocoa bean
Trans Fat 0.141g Cocoa bean
Choline 0mg 11.4mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.778g 7.76g Cocoa bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.42g Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst Cocoa bean
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
16%
Starburst
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean 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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.