Sugar substitute vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sugar substitute and Starburst
- Sugar substitute is higher than Starburst in Calcium.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 88% more than Starburst.
- The amount of Sodium in Starburst is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
0.41 g
Fats:
8.21 g
Carbs:
82.57 g
Water:
8.51 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +402.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1243.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 347kcal | 408kcal |
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| Protein | 2.06g | 0.41g |
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| Fats | 0g | 8.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 58.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 84.17g | 82.57g |
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| Carbs | 84.77g | 82.57g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 879mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 39mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 4.03g | 58.12g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.012mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0mg |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 572mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0mg |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
1%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)