Starburst vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between starburst and m&Ms Peanut?
- Starburst is richer in vitamin C, yet m&Ms Peanut is richer in copper, manganese, fats, phosphorus, protein, vitamin B3, vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc.
- Starburst's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 65% higher.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +6800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4108.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4326.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +412.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +763.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1691.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 0mg | 65% |
| Copper | 0.012mg | 0.505mg | 55% |
| Fats | 8.21g | 26.13g | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.664mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 190mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 3.456g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg | 3.362mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 8.086g | 20% |
| Protein | 0.41g | 9.57g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 2.85mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 69mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 1.76mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 1.16mg | 14% |
| Folate | 1µg | 55µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.627mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 7.778g | 10.169g | 11% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 102mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 347mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.106mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 82.57g | 60.48g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Choline | 0mg | 37.3mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 4.1µg | 6% |
| Calories | 408kcal | 515kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 0.1g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 9951kcal | 538kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 25g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0 | 1.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 82.57g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.12g | 50.75g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.141g | 0.328g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.41 g
Fats:
8.21 g
Carbs:
82.57 g
Water:
8.51 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
9.57 g
Fats:
26.13 g
Carbs:
60.48 g
Water:
2.48 g
Other:
1.34 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +243.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2234.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +218.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.778 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.169 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.456 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |






