Starburst vs. Payday — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are starburst and payday different?
- Starburst is higher in vitamin C; however, payday is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for starburst is 65% higher.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, HERSHEYS, PAYDAY 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +8900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2608.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3840% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5980% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +537.5% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +648.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +8200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1388.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3178% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +204.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +470% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.2% |
| 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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 0mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg | 7.166mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.912mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.325mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.691g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 12.467g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 197mg | 27% |
| Fats | 8.21g | 25g | 26% |
| Protein | 0.41g | 13.44g | 26% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 1.92mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 90mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 725mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.235mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 2.47mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 1.57mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 7.778g | 4.806g | 14% |
| Folate | 1µg | 51µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 231mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.521mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 82.57g | 52.88g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.115mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 94mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 5.1µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.083mg | 7% |
| Choline | 0mg | 35.6mg | 6% |
| Calories | 408kcal | 490kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.19g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 82.57g | 49.08g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.12g | 40.32g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.141g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.879mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Payday is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Payday is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.972g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Payday is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Payday is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)