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Starburst vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Starburst and Reeses cups?

  • Starburst is richer in Vitamin C, yet Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups 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.
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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17050%
Contains more IronIron +12000%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%

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 1% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2µg

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% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.2%
Contains more WaterWater +491%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2397.6%
Contains more FatsFats +271.9%
Contains more OtherOther +710%

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
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.5%
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 Reeses cups
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 Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 408kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 0.41g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 8.21g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.3mg Starburst
Net carbs 82.57g 51.76g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 55.36g Starburst
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Starburst
Magnesium 1mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 0mg 78mg Reeses cups
Potassium 2mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.01mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 58.12g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 0g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.012mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 0mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 5mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 2mg 357mg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.15mg Starburst
Manganese 0.015mg 0mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg 1.4µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2µg Starburst
Folate 1µg 50µg Reeses cups
Trans Fat 0.141g 0g Reeses cups
Choline 0mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 7.778g 10.73g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst Reeses cups
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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.952g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups 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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.