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Starburst vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between starburst and rice pudding

  • Starburst is richer in vitamin C, yet rice pudding is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for starburst is 64% higher.
  • Starburst contains 8 times more saturated fat than rice pudding. Starburst contains 7.778g of saturated fat, while rice pudding contains 0.967g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 9.3% 32% 11% 14% 6% 10% 37% 14% 7.4% 10%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6400%
Contains more IronIron +3600%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1640%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.5%

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% 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 2.3% 15% 0% 12% 19% 33% 8.3% 17% 8.1% 30% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8285.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6950%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8760%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +722.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~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
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more FatsFats +403.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +296.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +702.4%
Contains more WaterWater +762.9%
Contains more OtherOther +180%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%
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 Rice pudding
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Rice pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.7mg 64%
Saturated fat 7.778g 0.967g 31%
Carbs 82.57g 20.81g 21%
Calories 408kcal 111kcal 15%
Phosphorus 5mg 87mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.141mg 11%
Calcium 0mg 105mg 11%
Fats 8.21g 1.63g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.075mg 6%
Protein 0.41g 3.29g 6%
Sodium 2mg 109mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.288mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Iron 0.01mg 0.37mg 5%
Potassium 2mg 130mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Magnesium 1mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.035mg 3%
Zinc 0mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.443mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1.9µg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.057mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.33mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Copper 0.012mg 0.018mg 1%
Folate 1µg 4µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.441g 1%
Net carbs 82.57g 20.71g N/A
Sugar 58.12g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Trans fat 0.141g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.273mg 0%
Lysine 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst Rice pudding
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
11%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
15%
Rice pudding

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 - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.811g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.