Starburst vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between starburst and reesesticks
- Starburst is higher in vitamin C, yet reesesticks are higher in vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, vitamin E, iron, fiber, and magnesium.
- Starburst covers your daily vitamin C needs 65% more than reesesticks.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate.
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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 | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +4800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1566.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2780% |
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 | +9683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +739.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +181% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.41 g
Fats:
8.21 g
Carbs:
82.57 g
Water:
8.51 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
9.53 g
Fats:
31.34 g
Carbs:
55.38 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
2.15 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +431.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2224.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +281.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +616.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.778 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.21 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.1% |
| 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 price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 0.6mg | 65% |
| Fats | 8.21g | 31.34g | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.68g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 10.82g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 7.778g | 13.21g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg | 3.64mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.2mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 144mg | 20% |
| Protein | 0.41g | 9.53g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 2.77mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 1.3mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.3g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 49mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 264mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Folate | 1µg | 40µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.99mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 295mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 82.57g | 55.38g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.44mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.15µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Calories | 408kcal | 521kcal | 6% |
| Choline | 0mg | 28.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 5.9µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 82.57g | 52.08g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.12g | 40.33g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.141g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Starburst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.432g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reesesticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks 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 ($)