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Starburst vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Starburst and Sherbet

  • Starburst has more Vitamin C, however, Sherbet is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Starburst covers your daily need of Vitamin C 63% more than Sherbet.
  • Starburst has 7 times more Saturated Fat than Sherbet. While Starburst has 7.778g of Saturated Fat, Sherbet has only 1.16g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Sherbet, orange.

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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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4700%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.5%

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% 0.06% 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 7.7% 2.8% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2452.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +310.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.3%
Contains more WaterWater +676.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.1%
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.
Starburst Sherbet
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Sherbet Opinion
Calories 408kcal 144kcal Starburst
Protein 0.41g 1.1g Sherbet
Fats 8.21g 2g Starburst
Vitamin C 58.7mg 2.3mg Starburst
Net carbs 82.57g 29.1g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 30.4g Starburst
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Starburst
Magnesium 1mg 8mg Sherbet
Calcium 0mg 54mg Sherbet
Potassium 2mg 96mg Sherbet
Iron 0.01mg 0.14mg Sherbet
Sugar 58.12g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 0g 1.3g Sherbet
Copper 0.012mg 0.028mg Sherbet
Zinc 0mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 5mg 40mg Sherbet
Sodium 2mg 46mg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.01mg Starburst
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg 1.5µg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.027mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.063mg Sherbet
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.023mg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Starburst
Folate 1µg 4µg Sherbet
Trans Fat 0.141g Sherbet
Choline 0mg 7.7mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 7.778g 1.16g Sherbet
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.08g Sherbet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Starburst Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.618g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.