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Starburst vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Starburst and Reese's fast break different?

  • Starburst is richer in Vitamin C, while Reese's fast break is higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Starburst covers your daily need of Vitamin C 65% more than Reese's fast break.
  • Starburst is lower in Sodium.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats types were 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% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14100%
Contains more IronIron +9500%
Contains more CopperCopper +1400%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2500%

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% 2.4% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14575%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more WaterWater +107.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2012.2%
Contains more FatsFats +185.3%
Contains more OtherOther +640%

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
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~8.23g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Starburst Reese's fast break
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Reese's fast break Opinion
Calories 408kcal 474kcal Reese's fast break
Protein 0.41g 8.66g Reese's fast break
Fats 8.21g 23.42g Reese's fast break
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.4mg Starburst
Net carbs 82.57g 58.7g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 61.6g Starburst
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Starburst
Magnesium 1mg 48mg Reese's fast break
Calcium 0mg 61mg Reese's fast break
Potassium 2mg 284mg Reese's fast break
Iron 0.01mg 0.96mg Reese's fast break
Sugar 58.12g 53.08g Reese's fast break
Fiber 0g 2.9g Reese's fast break
Copper 0.012mg 0.18mg Reese's fast break
Zinc 0mg 0.94mg Reese's fast break
Phosphorus 5mg 130mg Reese's fast break
Sodium 2mg 330mg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 40IU Reese's fast break
Vitamin E 0.33mg Starburst
Manganese 0.015mg 0mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.13mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.1mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 3.57mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.42mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin K 2.1µg Starburst
Folate 1µg 39µg Reese's fast break
Trans Fat 0.141g 0g Reese's fast break
Saturated Fat 7.778g 8.23g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.94g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.33g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst Reese's fast break
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
15%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.452g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.04g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.