Star anise vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Star anise and Caraway spice?
- Star anise is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, yet Caraway spice is higher in Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 259% more.
- Star anise has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Caraway spice. While Star anise has 0.65mg of Vitamin B6, Caraway spice has only 0.36mg.
We used Spices, anise seed and Spices, caraway seed types 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.
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Iron
+127.7%
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Manganese
+76.9%
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Magnesium
+51.8%
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Phosphorus
+29.1%
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Selenium
+142%
Equal in Calcium - 689
Equal in Potassium - 1351
Equal in Sodium - 17
Equal in Zinc - 5.5
Equal in Copper - 0.91
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Iron
+127.7%
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Manganese
+76.9%
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Magnesium
+51.8%
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Phosphorus
+29.1%
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Selenium
+142%
Equal in Calcium - 689
Equal in Potassium - 1351
Equal in Sodium - 17
Equal in Zinc - 5.5
Equal in Copper - 0.91
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 B6
+80.6%
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Vitamin A
+16.7%
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Vitamin B1
+12.6%
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Vitamin B2
+30.7%
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Vitamin B3
+17.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Folate - 10
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Vitamin B6
+80.6%
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Vitamin A
+16.7%
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Vitamin B1
+12.6%
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Vitamin B2
+30.7%
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Vitamin B3
+17.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Folate - 10
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+18.2%
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Protein
+12.3%
Equal in Fats - 14.59
Equal in Carbs - 49.9
Equal in Water - 9.87
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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19.77 g
Fats:
14.59 g
Carbs:
49.9 g
Water:
9.87 g
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5.87 g
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+18.2%
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Protein
+12.3%
Equal in Fats - 14.59
Equal in Carbs - 49.9
Equal in Water - 9.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.62
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.272
Saturated Fat:
0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.15 g
Saturated Fat:
0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.272 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.62
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.272
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 35.42g | 11.9g |
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| Protein | 17.6g | 19.77g |
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| Fats | 15.9g | 14.59g |
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| Carbs | 50.02g | 49.9g |
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| Calories | 337kcal | 333kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.64g |
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| Fiber | 14.6g | 38g |
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| Calcium | 646mg | 689mg |
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 16.23mg |
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| Magnesium | 170mg | 258mg |
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| Phosphorus | 440mg | 568mg |
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| Potassium | 1441mg | 1351mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Zinc | 5.3mg | 5.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.91mg | |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 12.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 311IU | 363IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 16µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.5mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 21mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.379mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 3.606mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.36mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg |
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| Threonine | 0.756mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 1.218mg |
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| Lysine | 1.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.361mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.867mg |
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| Valine | 1.037mg |
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| Histidine | 0.55mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.586g | 0.62g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.78g | 7.125g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 3.272g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caraway spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)