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Starburst vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Starburst and M&Ms Peanut?

  • Starburst is richer in Vitamin C, yet M&Ms Peanut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies 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.
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 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17250%
Contains more IronIron +11500%
Contains more CopperCopper +4108.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4326.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +412.5%

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% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1691.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +5400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +243.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2234.1%
Contains more FatsFats +218.3%
Contains more OtherOther +346.7%

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
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.5%
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 M&Ms Peanut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 408kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 0.41g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 8.21g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0mg Starburst
Net carbs 82.57g 56.78g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 60.48g Starburst
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Starburst
Magnesium 1mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 0mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 2mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 0.01mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 58.12g 50.75g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 0g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.012mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 0mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 5mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 2mg 50mg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0.33mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.015mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 0.8µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 2.1µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 1µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.141g 0.328g Starburst
Choline 0mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 7.778g 10.169g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst M&Ms Peanut
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.