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Saffron vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Star anise different?

  • Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Star anise is richer in Iron, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1135% higher.
  • Saffron contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Star anise. While Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, Star anise contains only 21mg.

Spices, saffron and Spices, anise seed 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 Magnesium +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Manganese +1135.1%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Calcium +482%
Contains more Iron +233%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +386.2%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Manganese +1135.1%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Calcium +482%
Contains more Iron +233%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +386.2%
Contains more Copper +177.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +284.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +284.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +54%
Contains more Fats +171.8%
Contains more Other +27.3%
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
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
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +54%
Contains more Fats +171.8%
Contains more Other +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2179.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.4%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2179.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 35.42g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 5.85g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 65.37g 50.02g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 3.9g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 111mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 11.1mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 264mg 170mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 1724mg 1441mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 1.09mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.328mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 28.408mg 2.3mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 5µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 311IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 16µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 21mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.65mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 10µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.586g Star anise
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.