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Sucralose vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sucralose and starburst

  • Starburst is richer than sucralose in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for starburst is 65% higher.

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

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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% 0% 0.35% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 196% 0% 6.6% 0% 0.25% 0.46% 0.09% 2.1% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 A ~0µg
~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
91% 9%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.17 g
Water: 8.83 g
Other: 0 g
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~82.57g
~equal in Water ~8.51g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sucralose Starburst
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 Sucralose Starburst DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 58.7mg 65%
Saturated fat 0g 7.778g 35%
Fats 0g 8.21g 13%
Starch 9.64g 4%
Calories 336kcal 408kcal 4%
Carbs 91.17g 82.57g 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.33mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.41g 1%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.035mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Manganese 0mg 0.015mg 1%
Phosphorus 0mg 5mg 1%
Copper 0mg 0.012mg 1%
Net carbs 91.17g 82.57g N/A
Magnesium 0mg 1mg 0%
Potassium 4mg 2mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0.01mg 0%
Sugar 80.33g 58.12g N/A
Sodium 0mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.005mg 0%
Folate 0µg 1µg 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
Sucralose Starburst
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
0%
Sucralose
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sucralose
1%
Starburst

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. Sucralose - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170257/nutrients
  2. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/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.