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Star anise vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between star anise and snickers

  • Snickers contains less iron, calcium, fiber, and vitamin C than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 454% higher.
  • Snickers contains 42 times less vitamin C than star anise. Star anise contains 21mg of vitamin C, while snickers contains 0.5mg.
  • The amount of sodium in star anise is lower.
  • Snickers has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of snickers is 51, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +617.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +5335.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
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.
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%
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.6%
Contains more WaterWater +113.4%
Contains more OtherOther +381.9%
Contains more FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Snickers DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.68mg 454%
Copper 0.91mg 101%
Manganese 2.3mg 100%
Phosphorus 440mg 63%
Calcium 646mg 90mg 56%
Saturated fat 0.586g 12.703g 55%
Fiber 14.6g 1.9g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 50%
Zinc 5.3mg 48%
Potassium 1441mg 42%
Magnesium 170mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0.5mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Protein 17.6g 6.86g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 16%
Fats 15.9g 24.38g 13%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Sodium 16mg 189mg 8%
Calories 337kcal 488kcal 8%
Carbs 50.02g 62.85g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 60.95g N/A
Sugar 46.54g N/A
Trans fat 0.394g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Snickers
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
38%
Star anise
0%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.117g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/nutrients
  2. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.