Starburst vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are starburst and taffy (candy) different?
- Starburst is richer in vitamin C and fats, while taffy (candy) is higher in monounsaturated fat.
- Starburst covers your daily need for vitamin C 65% more than taffy (candy).
- Starburst contains 4 times more saturated fat than taffy (candy). Starburst contains 7.778g of saturated fat, while taffy (candy) contains 2.049g.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types were used in this article.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 58.7mg | 0mg | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 7.778g | 2.049g | 26% |
| Fats | 8.21g | 3.33g | 8% |
| Carbs | 82.57g | 91.56g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.838g | 2% |
| Calories | 408kcal | 397kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 0.41g | 0.03g | 1% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.012mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.121g | 1% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.013g | 1% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.086g | 1% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 25g | 25g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0 | 0.47 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 82.57g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 58.12g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.005mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.141g | 0.131g | 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:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1266.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.9% |
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
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
