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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 for 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% 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% 12% 63% 0% 35% 32% 65% 25% 16% 41% 9% 29% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6422.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.9mg 64%
Fats 8.21g 33.21g 38%
Saturated fat 7.778g 14.13g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.366g 29%
Phosphorus 5mg 163mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 3.44mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.203g 21%
Protein 0.41g 10.22g 20%
Vitamin E 0.33mg 3.17mg 19%
Copper 0.012mg 0.17mg 18%
Iron 0.01mg 1.39mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Potassium 2mg 394mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.14mg 12%
Calcium 0mg 110mg 11%
Magnesium 1mg 47mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.14mg 11%
Choline 0mg 47.4mg 9%
Carbs 82.57g 54.34g 9%
Folate 1µg 38µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.42mg 8%
Zinc 0mg 0.93mg 8%
Calories 408kcal 538kcal 7%
Caffeine 0mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 41mg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 3.6µg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 82.57g 50.54g N/A
Sugar 58.12g 47.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.141g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.