Mars vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mars and star anise
- Mars contains less iron, calcium, fiber, and vitamin C than star anise.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 451% higher.
- Star anise has 20 times less saturated fat than mars. Mars has 11.651g of saturated fat, while star anise has 0.586g.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index than mars.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +617.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4197.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 36.96mg | 451% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 101% | |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 100% | |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 63% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 646mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.586g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 50% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 14.6g | 50% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 42% | |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 28% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 17.6g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 50.02g | 7% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 337kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 15.9g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +311.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +461.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
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 | -95% |
