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Star anise vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Star anise and Caper?

  • Caper has less Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium than Star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 441% higher.
  • Star anise has 44 times more Phosphorus than Caper. Star anise has 440mg of Phosphorus, while Caper has 10mg.
  • Star anise contains less Sodium.

We used Spices, anise seed and Capers, canned types in this comparison.

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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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Caper
Contains more Calcium +1515%
Contains more Iron +2113.2%
Contains more Magnesium +415.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +3502.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +1556.3%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +2848.7%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Calcium +1515%
Contains more Iron +2113.2%
Contains more Magnesium +415.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +3502.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +1556.3%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +2848.7%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%

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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Caper
Contains more Vitamin A +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2851.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2726.1%
Contains more Folate +130%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2851.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2726.1%
Contains more Folate +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +645.8%
Contains more Fats +1748.8%
Contains more Carbs +922.9%
Contains more Water +778.9%
Contains more Other +15.9%
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
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +645.8%
Contains more Fats +1748.8%
Contains more Carbs +922.9%
Contains more Water +778.9%
Contains more Other +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15423.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +936.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.2%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15423.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +936.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.2%

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 Caper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Caper Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 1.69g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 2.36g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.86g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 4.89g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 23kcal Star anise
Sugar 0.41g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 3.2g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 40mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.67mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 33mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 10mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 40mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 2348mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.32mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.374mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.078mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 1.2µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 138IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 7µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 21mg 4.3mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.018mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.139mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.652mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.027mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.023mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 24.6µg Caper
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.233g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.063g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.304g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Caper
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
42%
Star anise
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 2332mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/nutrients
  2. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.