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Starburst vs. Sucralose — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Starburst and Sucralose

  • Starburst is richer than Sucralose in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Starburst is 65% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Sweeteners, tabletop, sucralose, SPLENDA packets.

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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 0% 0% 0.35% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Calcium ~0mg
~equal in Zinc ~0mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
91% 9%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.17 g
Water: 8.83 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.4%
~equal in Water ~8.83g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Starburst Sucralose
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Sucralose Opinion
Calories 408kcal 336kcal Starburst
Protein 0.41g 0g Starburst
Fats 8.21g 0g Starburst
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0mg Starburst
Net carbs 82.57g 91.17g Sucralose
Carbs 82.57g 91.17g Sucralose
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Starburst
Potassium 2mg 4mg Sucralose
Iron 0.01mg 0mg Starburst
Sugar 58.12g 80.33g Starburst
Copper 0.012mg 0mg Starburst
Starch 9.64g Sucralose
Phosphorus 5mg 0mg Starburst
Sodium 2mg 0mg Sucralose
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Starburst
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0mg Starburst
Manganese 0.015mg 0mg Starburst
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0mg Starburst
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0mg Starburst
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0mg Starburst
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0mg Starburst
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Starburst
Folate 1µg 0µg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g Sucralose
Saturated Fat 7.778g 0g Sucralose

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst Sucralose
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
0%
Sucralose
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
0%
Sucralose

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucralose
Sucralose contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucralose
Sucralose is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.778g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Starburst
Starburst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst
Starburst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sucralose - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170257/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.