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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 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 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.
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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +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.
Sugar substitute Starburst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Starburst DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 0mg 88%
Vitamin C 58.7mg 65%
Saturated fat 7.778g 35%
Sodium 572mg 2mg 25%
Fats 0g 8.21g 13%
Protein 2.06g 0.41g 3%
Calories 347kcal 408kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.33mg 2%
Iron 0.16mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Magnesium 6mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.035mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.002mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.001mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Potassium 39mg 2mg 1%
Carbs 84.77g 82.57g 1%
Copper 0.007mg 0.012mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 82.57g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 58.12g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0mg 0%
Phosphorus 8mg 5mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0%
Folate 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
Sugar substitute Starburst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Sugar substitute
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Starburst
Starburst is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.