Star anise vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are star anise and candy bar different?
- Star anise is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B1; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11719% higher.
- Star anise has less saturated fat.
- Candy bar has a lower glycemic index (51) than star anise (89).
Spices, anise seed and Candies, peanut bar are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +728.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +254.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3710.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23438.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +496.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +285.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~47.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 153mg | 11719% |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 0.97mg | 450% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 78mg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 10.65g | 50% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 1.243mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 4.1g | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 7.922mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 407mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Fats | 15.9g | 33.7g | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.1mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 4.678g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 308mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 16.721g | 17% |
| Folate | 10µg | 75µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.774mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 110mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 3.94mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.14mg | 12% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 522kcal | 9% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 17.6g | 15.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 4.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.83mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 47.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
38%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.092g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.