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Starburst vs. Whatchamacallit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are starburst and whatchamacallit different?

  • Starburst is richer in vitamin C, while whatchamacallit is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and copper.
  • Starburst covers your daily need for vitamin C, 64% more than whatchamacallit.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar 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.
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 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15050%
Contains more IronIron +11200%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2660%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2100%

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 3% 13% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6422.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +284.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
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
8% 24% 63% 3% 2%
Protein: 8.04 g
Fats: 23.68 g
Carbs: 63.23 g
Water: 3.04 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +179.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1861%
Contains more FatsFats +188.4%
Contains more OtherOther +570%

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
79% 17% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.4%
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 Whatchamacallit
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Starburst Whatchamacallit DV% diff.
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.9mg 64%
Saturated fat 7.778g 17.04g 42%
Fats 8.21g 23.68g 24%
Phosphorus 5mg 138mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.21mg 16%
Protein 0.41g 8.04g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 2.47mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg 15%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.33mg 14%
Iron 0.01mg 1.13mg 14%
Sodium 2mg 299mg 13%
Calcium 0mg 118mg 12%
Copper 0.012mg 0.12mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.11mg 9%
Potassium 2mg 303mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.78g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Magnesium 1mg 28mg 6%
Carbs 82.57g 63.23g 6%
Vitamin E 0.33mg 1.27mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.83g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.26mg 5%
Choline 0mg 25mg 5%
Folate 1µg 18µg 4%
Calories 408kcal 494kcal 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Zinc 0mg 0.43mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 4.3µg 2%
Net carbs 82.57g 61.33g N/A
Sugar 58.12g 48.86g N/A
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.141g 0.12g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst Whatchamacallit
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
21%
Whatchamacallit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
32%
Whatchamacallit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.26g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.262g)
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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/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.