Starburst vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Starburst and Custard?
- Starburst is richer in Vitamin C, yet Custard is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
- Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.
- Starburst has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Custard. Starburst has 7.778g of Saturated Fat, while Custard has 2.032g.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +58600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1897.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +369.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +873.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +763.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.9% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 408kcal | 122kcal |
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| Protein | 0.41g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 8.21g | 4g |
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| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 82.57g | 17.6g |
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| Carbs | 82.57g | 17.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 47IU |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg | 207mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 58.12g | 4.82g |
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| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 130mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 84mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 182IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 52µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.007mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg | 0.132mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.699mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.141g |
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| Choline | 0mg | 11.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.778g | 2.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 1.127g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.312g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.082mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.337mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.091mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg |
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| Valine | 0.233mg |
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| Histidine | 0.092mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.746g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins