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Starburst vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Starburst and Jelly bean

  • Starburst is richer than Jelly bean in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Starburst is 65% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, jellybeans.

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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.
Starburst
Starburst
2
:
8
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Starburst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 1% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Jelly bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%

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.
Starburst
Starburst
6
:
4
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Starburst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 196% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0% 1% 0% 6%
Jelly bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starburst
Starburst
4
:
1
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +16320%
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Starburst
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
Jelly bean
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +16320%
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Jelly bean Opinion
Net carbs 82.57g 93.35g Jelly bean
Protein 0.41g 0g Starburst
Fats 8.21g 0.05g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 93.55g Jelly bean
Calories 408kcal 375kcal Starburst
Sugar 58.12g 70g Starburst
Fiber 0g 0.2g Jelly bean
Calcium 0mg 3mg Jelly bean
Iron 0.01mg 0.13mg Jelly bean
Magnesium 1mg 2mg Jelly bean
Phosphorus 5mg 4mg Starburst
Potassium 2mg 37mg Jelly bean
Sodium 2mg 50mg Starburst
Zinc 0mg 0.05mg Jelly bean
Copper 0.012mg 0.028mg Jelly bean
Manganese 0.015mg 0.035mg Jelly bean
Selenium 0.8µg 1.1µg Jelly bean
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0mg Starburst
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.011mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.008mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.009mg Starburst
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
Folate 1µg 0µg Starburst
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g Jelly bean
Saturated Fat 7.778g 0g Jelly bean

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is better in case of low diet
Starburst Jelly bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Starburst
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.