Maple syrup vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are maple syrup and starburst different?
- Maple syrup is higher in manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, starburst is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 126% higher.
- Starburst has less sugar.
Syrups, maple and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits are the varieties 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 | +2000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19286.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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 | +6500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
0.41 g
Fats:
8.21 g
Carbs:
82.57 g
Water:
8.51 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +280.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +925% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13583.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.778 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.015mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.002mg | 98% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 58.7mg | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 7.778g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 8.21g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 408kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 82.57g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.001mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.04g | 0.41g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 82.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 58.12g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
24%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.771g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.