Starburst vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Starburst and Skittles different?
- Skittles have more Vitamin C than Starburst.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Starburst is 18% higher.
- Skittles have less Saturated Fat.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +122.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +223.3% |
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Carbs
~90.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.1% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 408kcal | 402kcal |
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| Protein | 0.41g | 0.19g |
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| Fats | 8.21g | 4.25g |
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| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 67.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 82.57g | 90.76g |
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| Carbs | 82.57g | 90.76g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0mg |
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| Sugar | 58.12g | 75.92g |
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| Copper | 0.012mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 15mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.141g | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.778g | 4.115g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Starburst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)