Starburst vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Starburst and Marshmallow
- Starburst has more Vitamin C, however, Marshmallow has more Copper.
- Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% more.
- Starburst has 139 times more Saturated Fat than Marshmallow. Starburst has 7.778g of Saturated Fat, while Marshmallow has 0.056g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, marshmallows.
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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 | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +708.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.41 g
Fats:
8.21 g
Carbs:
82.57 g
Water:
8.51 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +4005% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +339% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~81.3g
~equal in
Other
~0.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.3% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 408kcal | 318kcal |
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| Protein | 0.41g | 1.8g |
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| Fats | 8.21g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 82.57g | 81.2g |
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| Carbs | 82.57g | 81.3g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.23mg |
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| Sugar | 58.12g | 57.56g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 8mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.001mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.141g |
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| Choline | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.778g | 0.056g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.08g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.047g |
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| Threonine | 0.035mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.066mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg |
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| Valine | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.017mg |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.722g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marshmallow 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 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.