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Cayenne pepper vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cayenne pepper and Star anise

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 365% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 130 times more Vitamin A RAE than Star anise. While Cayenne pepper contains 2081µg of Vitamin A RAE, Star anise contains only 16µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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.
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Contains more Calcium +336.5%
Contains more Iron +373.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +113.7%
Contains more Copper +144%
Contains more Manganese +15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Contains more Calcium +336.5%
Contains more Iron +373.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +113.7%
Contains more Copper +144%
Contains more Manganese +15%

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 +13279.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.9%
Contains more Folate +960%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.34
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
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 +13279.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.9%
Contains more Folate +960%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Protein +46.5%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Equal in Fats - 15.9
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +13.2%
Contains more Protein +46.5%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Equal in Fats - 15.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.6%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 12.01g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 17.27g 15.9g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 50.02g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 337kcal Star anise
Sugar 10.34g Star anise
Fiber 27.2g 14.6g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 7.8mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 152mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 293mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 2014mg 1441mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 2.48mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.373mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 2mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 8.8µg 5µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 311IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 16µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 21mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.29mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 3.06mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.65mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 10µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 3.15g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.