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Starburst vs. Mr. Goodbar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Starburst and Mr. Goodbar different?

  • Starburst is higher in Vitamin C, however, Mr. Goodbar is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Starburst is 64% higher.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate Bar are the varieties used in this article.

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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 34% 33% 35% 52% 57% 25% 70% 5.3% 0% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19600%
Contains more IronIron +13800%
Contains more CopperCopper +1316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3160%

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 3% 7.5% 63% 0% 35% 32% 65% 25% 16% 41% 9% 29% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6422.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
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% 33% 54% 2%
Protein: 10.22 g
Fats: 33.21 g
Carbs: 54.34 g
Water: 0.45 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52%
Contains more WaterWater +1791.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2392.7%
Contains more FatsFats +304.5%
Contains more OtherOther +493.3%

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
53% 31% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.203 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45%
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 Mr. Goodbar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Mr. Goodbar Opinion
Calories 408kcal 538kcal Mr. Goodbar
Protein 0.41g 10.22g Mr. Goodbar
Fats 8.21g 33.21g Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.9mg Starburst
Net carbs 82.57g 50.54g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 54.34g Starburst
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Starburst
Magnesium 1mg 47mg Mr. Goodbar
Calcium 0mg 110mg Mr. Goodbar
Potassium 2mg 394mg Mr. Goodbar
Iron 0.01mg 1.39mg Mr. Goodbar
Sugar 58.12g 47.22g Mr. Goodbar
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mr. Goodbar
Copper 0.012mg 0.17mg Mr. Goodbar
Zinc 0mg 0.93mg Mr. Goodbar
Phosphorus 5mg 163mg Mr. Goodbar
Sodium 2mg 41mg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 125IU Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin E 0.33mg 3.17mg Mr. Goodbar
Manganese 0.015mg 0mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.14mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.14mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 3.44mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.42mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin K 2.1µg 3.6µg Mr. Goodbar
Folate 1µg 38µg Mr. Goodbar
Trans Fat 0.141g Mr. Goodbar
Choline 0mg 47.4mg Mr. Goodbar
Saturated Fat 7.778g 14.13g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.203g Mr. Goodbar
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.366g Mr. Goodbar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Starburst Mr. Goodbar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Mr. Goodbar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
31%
Mr. Goodbar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.352g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Mr. Goodbar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168760/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.