Starburst vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Starburst and Pectin?
- Starburst is richer in Vitamin C, yet Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
- Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.
- Starburst has 156 times more Saturated Fat than Pectin. Starburst has 7.778g of Saturated Fat, while Pectin has 0.05g.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix 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.
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Phosphorus
+150%
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Sodium
-99%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+∞%
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Iron
+27000%
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Potassium
+250%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Copper
+3400%
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Manganese
+366.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
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Phosphorus
+150%
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Sodium
-99%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+∞%
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Iron
+27000%
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Potassium
+250%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Copper
+3400%
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Manganese
+366.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+200%
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Vitamin B1
+700%
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Vitamin B2
+2900%
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Vitamin B5
+214.3%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.005
Equal in Folate - 1
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+200%
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Vitamin B1
+700%
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Vitamin B2
+2900%
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Vitamin B5
+214.3%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.005
Equal in Folate - 1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.7%
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Fats
+2636.7%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4
Equal in Water - 8.7
Equal in Other - 0.3
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Protein
+36.7%
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Fats
+2636.7%
Equal in Carbs - 90.4
Equal in Water - 8.7
Equal in Other - 0.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-99.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
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Saturated Fat
-99.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 82.57g | 81.8g |
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| Protein | 0.41g | 0.3g |
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| Fats | 8.21g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 82.57g | 90.4g |
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| Calories | 408kcal | 325kcal |
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| Sugar | 58.12g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 2.71mg |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg | 7mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 200mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.42mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg | 0.005mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.141g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.778g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.09g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
18%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.728g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pectin 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 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 ($)
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.