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Starburst vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Starburst and Macaroon

  • Starburst is higher in Vitamin C, yet Macaroon is higher in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Starburst covers your daily Vitamin C needs 65% more than Macaroon.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6050%
Contains more IronIron +8100%
Contains more CopperCopper +2141.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +750%

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +636.6%
Contains more FatsFats +174.7%
Contains more WaterWater +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +470%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.3%
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 Macaroon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Macaroon Opinion
Calories 408kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 0.41g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 8.21g 22.55g Macaroon
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0mg Starburst
Net carbs 82.57g 56.12g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 61.22g Starburst
Magnesium 1mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 0mg 5mg Macaroon
Potassium 2mg 123mg Macaroon
Iron 0.01mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 58.12g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.012mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 5mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 2mg 241mg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.19mg Starburst
Manganese 0.015mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Starburst
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.1µg Starburst
Folate 1µg 3µg Macaroon
Trans Fat 0.141g Macaroon
Choline 0mg 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 7.778g 20.099g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Starburst Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon 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 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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.