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Kit Kat vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kit Kat and star anise

  • Kit Kat contains less iron, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 450% higher.
  • Star anise contains 31 times less saturated fat than kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 17.953g of saturated fat, while star anise contains 0.586g.
  • Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +359.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +416.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +523.8%
Contains more IronIron +3596%
Contains more CopperCopper +313.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +5788.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2200%
~equal in Selenium ~5µg

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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 AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +512%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 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 FatsFats +63.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.4%
Contains more WaterWater +485.3%
Contains more OtherOther +442.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 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 -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1mg 36.96mg 450%
Manganese 0.1mg 2.3mg 96%
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.586g 79%
Copper 0.22mg 0.91mg 77%
Fiber 1g 14.6g 54%
Calcium 125mg 646mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.65mg 48%
Zinc 0.09mg 5.3mg 47%
Phosphorus 135mg 440mg 44%
Potassium 231mg 1441mg 36%
Magnesium 37mg 170mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Protein 6.51g 17.6g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.34mg 19%
Fats 25.99g 15.9g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3.06mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 3.15g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 9.78g 10%
Calories 518kcal 337kcal 9%
Choline 31mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.29mg 6%
Carbs 64.59g 50.02g 5%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.797mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 16µg 1%
Folate 14µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Selenium 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat 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
20%
Kit Kat
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.367g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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.

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.