Fennel seeds vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Fennel seeds and Star anise
- Fennel seeds have more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Potassium, however, Star anise is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
- Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 230% more than Fennel seeds.
- Star anise has 3 times less Manganese than Fennel seeds. Fennel seeds have 6.533mg of Manganese, while Star anise has 2.3mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, fennel seed 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.
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Calcium
+85.1%
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Magnesium
+126.5%
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Phosphorus
+10.7%
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Potassium
+17.6%
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Copper
+17.3%
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Manganese
+184%
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Iron
+99.4%
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Sodium
-81.8%
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Zinc
+43.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 440
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Calcium
+85.1%
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Magnesium
+126.5%
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Phosphorus
+10.7%
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Potassium
+17.6%
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Copper
+17.3%
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Manganese
+184%
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Iron
+99.4%
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Sodium
-81.8%
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Zinc
+43.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 440
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.
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+21.7%
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Vitamin B3
+97.7%
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Vitamin A
+130.4%
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Vitamin B6
+38.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+21.7%
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Vitamin B3
+97.7%
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Vitamin A
+130.4%
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Vitamin B6
+38.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+18.6%
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Protein
+11.4%
Equal in Fats - 15.9
Equal in Carbs - 50.02
Equal in Water - 9.54
Protein:
15.8 g
Fats:
14.87 g
Carbs:
52.29 g
Water:
8.81 g
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8.23 g
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17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
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+18.6%
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Protein
+11.4%
Equal in Fats - 15.9
Equal in Carbs - 50.02
Equal in Water - 9.54
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-18.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+86.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.78
Saturated Fat:
0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.69 g
Saturated Fat:
0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.15 g
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Saturated Fat
-18.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+86.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.78
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.49g | 35.42g |
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| Protein | 15.8g | 17.6g |
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| Fats | 14.87g | 15.9g |
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| Carbs | 52.29g | 50.02g |
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| Calories | 345kcal | 337kcal |
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| Fiber | 39.8g | 14.6g |
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| Calcium | 1196mg | 646mg |
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| Iron | 18.54mg | 36.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 385mg | 170mg |
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| Phosphorus | 487mg | 440mg |
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| Potassium | 1694mg | 1441mg |
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| Sodium | 88mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 5.3mg |
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| Copper | 1.067mg | 0.91mg |
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| Manganese | 6.533mg | 2.3mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 135IU | 311IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 21mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.408mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.353mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.05mg | 3.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.47mg | 0.65mg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.253mg |
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| Threonine | 0.602mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.695mg |
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| Leucine | 0.996mg |
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| Lysine | 0.758mg |
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| Methionine | 0.301mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.647mg |
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| Valine | 0.915mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.48g | 0.586g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.91g | 9.78g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.69g | 3.15g |
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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
40%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.