Starburst vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Starburst and Twizzlers different?
- Starburst is richer in Vitamin C, while Twizzlers are higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Starburst covers your daily need of Vitamin C 65% more than Twizzlers.
- Starburst contains 14 times more Saturated Fat than Twizzlers. Starburst contains 7.778g of Saturated Fat, while Twizzlers contain 0.54g.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS types were 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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +380% |
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 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +211% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +461% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130% |
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Carbs
~79.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.1% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 408kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 0.41g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 8.21g | 2.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 82.57g | 78.77g |
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| Carbs | 82.57g | 79.37g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg | 37mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.28mg |
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| Sugar | 58.12g | 51.35g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.012mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 195mg |
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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 |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.778g | 0.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 1.88g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.14g |
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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 | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.238g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.