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Chicken sandwich vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken sandwich and star anise

  • Chicken sandwich contains less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 440% higher.
  • Star anise has 47 times less sodium than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 753mg of sodium, while star anise has 16mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than chicken sandwich.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Spices, anise seed.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +608.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1013.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488.2%
Contains more IronIron +1988.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1258.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +768.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +950.2%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +370%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2525%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.29mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +413%
Contains more FatsFats +42.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.4%
Contains more OtherOther +157%
~equal in Protein ~17.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.15g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken sandwich Star anise
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1.77mg 36.96mg 440%
Copper 0.067mg 0.91mg 94%
Manganese 0.219mg 2.3mg 90%
Calcium 58mg 646mg 59%
Fiber 1.4g 14.6g 53%
Zinc 0.61mg 5.3mg 43%
Phosphorus 185mg 440mg 36%
Potassium 245mg 1441mg 35%
Magnesium 24mg 170mg 35%
Sodium 753mg 16mg 32%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 3.06mg 29%
Selenium 19.9µg 5µg 27%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 21mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.65mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 9.78g 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Carbs 20.89g 50.02g 10%
Folate 47µg 10µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.34mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.797mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.586g 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Fats 11.19g 15.9g 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Calories 250kcal 337kcal 4%
Protein 16.28g 17.6g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 3.15g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Star anise
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.537g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.