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Starburst vs. Skor bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between starburst and skor bar

  • Starburst has more vitamin C; however, skor bar has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
  • Starburst's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 65% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, HERSHEY'S SKOR Toffee Bar.

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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 7.1% 9% 14% 21% 13% 4.6% 26% 41% 0% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7550%
Contains more IronIron +5600%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1120%

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 1.7% 20% 12% 1.5% 5% 23% 2.4% 2.4% 5.1% 26% 22% 1.5% 1.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11640%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +309.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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% 30% 64%
Protein: 3.13 g
Fats: 30.37 g
Carbs: 63.73 g
Water: 1.57 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.6%
Contains more WaterWater +442%
Contains more ProteinProtein +663.4%
Contains more FatsFats +269.9%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

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
63% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.714 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.191 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.6%
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 Skor bar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Skor bar DV% diff.
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.5mg 65%
Saturated fat 7.778g 18.78g 50%
Fats 8.21g 30.37g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.714g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Sodium 2mg 317mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.21µg 9%
Phosphorus 5mg 61mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.191g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.1mg 8%
Calories 408kcal 541kcal 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 61µg 7%
Iron 0.01mg 0.57mg 7%
Carbs 82.57g 63.73g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 8.6µg 5%
Protein 0.41g 3.13g 5%
Potassium 2mg 153mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Calcium 0mg 30mg 3%
Copper 0.012mg 0.04mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.022mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.58mg 2%
Zinc 0mg 0.17mg 2%
Choline 0mg 3.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.13mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 82.57g 62.43g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 58.12g 59.89g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.04mg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.141g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst Skor bar
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
10%
Skor bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
14%
Skor bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skor bar
Skor bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skor bar
Skor bar 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 ($)

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. Skor bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168757/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.