Star anise vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between star anise and mars
- Mars contains less iron, calcium, fiber, and vitamin C than star anise.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 451% higher.
- Mars has 42 times less vitamin C than star anise. Star anise has 21mg of vitamin C, while mars has 0.5mg.
- Star anise is lower in sodium.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index than mars.
Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +617.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4197.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 0.86mg | 451% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 101% | |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 100% | |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 63% | |
| Calcium | 646mg | 90mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 11.651g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 50% | |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 2g | 50% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 42% | |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 28% | |
| Protein | 17.6g | 4.28g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.5mg | 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 | 50.02g | 72.4g | 7% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 475kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 19.32g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +311.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +461.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.7% |
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
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
