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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +366.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2636.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~90.4g
~equal in
Water
~8.7g
~equal in
Other
~0.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.4% |
| 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 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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| Calories | 408kcal | 325kcal |
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| Protein | 0.41g | 0.3g |
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| Fats | 8.21g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 82.57g | 81.8g |
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| Carbs | 82.57g | 90.4g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 2.71mg |
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| Sugar | 58.12g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 2mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 200mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0µg |
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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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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | |
| 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 Calories 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%
2%
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.