Ground ginger vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Ground ginger and Star anise
- Ground ginger has more Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Star anise has more Iron, Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
- Ground ginger covers your daily need of Manganese 1348% more than Star anise.
- Ground ginger contains 11 times more Selenium than Star anise. While Ground ginger contains 55.8µg of Selenium, Star anise contains only 5µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, ginger, ground 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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Magnesium
+25.9%
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Manganese
+1347.8%
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Selenium
+1016%
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Calcium
+466.7%
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Iron
+86.7%
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Phosphorus
+161.9%
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Sodium
-40.7%
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Zinc
+45.6%
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Copper
+89.6%
Equal in Potassium - 1441
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Magnesium
+25.9%
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Manganese
+1347.8%
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Selenium
+1016%
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Calcium
+466.7%
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Iron
+86.7%
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Phosphorus
+161.9%
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Sodium
-40.7%
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Zinc
+45.6%
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Copper
+89.6%
Equal in Potassium - 1441
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 B3
+214.4%
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Folate
+30%
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Vitamin A
+936.7%
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Vitamin C
+2900%
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Vitamin B1
+639.1%
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Vitamin B2
+70.6%
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Vitamin B5
+67.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.65
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Vitamin B3
+214.4%
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Folate
+30%
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Vitamin A
+936.7%
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Vitamin C
+2900%
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Vitamin B1
+639.1%
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Vitamin B2
+70.6%
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Vitamin B5
+67.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.65
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+43.2%
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Protein
+96%
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Fats
+275%
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+33%
Equal in Water - 9.54
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
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5.22 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
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6.94 g
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Carbs
+43.2%
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Protein
+96%
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Fats
+275%
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+33%
Equal in Water - 9.54
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-77.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1941.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+239.1%
Saturated Fat:
2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.929 g
Saturated Fat:
0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.15 g
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Saturated Fat
-77.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1941.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+239.1%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 57.52g | 35.42g |
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| Protein | 8.98g | 17.6g |
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| Fats | 4.24g | 15.9g |
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| Carbs | 71.62g | 50.02g |
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| Calories | 335kcal | 337kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.78g |
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| Sugar | 3.39g |
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| Fiber | 14.1g | 14.6g |
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| Calcium | 114mg | 646mg |
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| Iron | 19.8mg | 36.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 214mg | 170mg |
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| Phosphorus | 168mg | 440mg |
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| Potassium | 1320mg | 1441mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 5.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.48mg | 0.91mg |
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| Manganese | 33.3mg | 2.3mg |
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| Selenium | 55.8µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 30IU | 311IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.62mg | 3.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 0.797mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.626mg | 0.65mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.341mg |
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| Leucine | 0.513mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.089mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg |
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| Valine | 0.411mg |
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| Histidine | 0.199mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.599g | 0.586g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.479g | 9.78g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.929g | 3.15g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g |
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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
35%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger 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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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