Star anise vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Star anise and Ground ginger
- Star anise has more Iron, Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Zinc, while Ground ginger has more Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Ground ginger covers your daily need of Manganese 1348% more than Star anise.
- Star anise contains 30 times more Vitamin C than Ground ginger. While Star anise contains 21mg of Vitamin C, Ground ginger contains only 0.7mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Spices, ginger, ground.
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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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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%
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Magnesium
+25.9%
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Manganese
+1347.8%
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Selenium
+1016%
Equal in Potassium - 1320
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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%
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Magnesium
+25.9%
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Manganese
+1347.8%
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Selenium
+1016%
Equal in Potassium - 1320
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 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%
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Vitamin B3
+214.4%
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Folate
+30%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.626
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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%
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Vitamin B3
+214.4%
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Folate
+30%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.626
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+96%
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Fats
+275%
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Other
+33%
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Carbs
+43.2%
Equal in Water - 9.94
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
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6.94 g
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
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5.22 g
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Protein
+96%
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Fats
+275%
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+33%
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Carbs
+43.2%
Equal in Water - 9.94
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:
0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.15 g
Saturated Fat:
2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.929 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 | 35.42g | 57.52g |
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| Protein | 17.6g | 8.98g |
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| Fats | 15.9g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 50.02g | 71.62g |
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| Calories | 337kcal | 335kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.78g |
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| Sugar | 3.39g |
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| Fiber | 14.6g | 14.1g |
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| Calcium | 646mg | 114mg |
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 19.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 170mg | 214mg |
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| Phosphorus | 440mg | 168mg |
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| Potassium | 1441mg | 1320mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 27mg |
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| Zinc | 5.3mg | 3.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.48mg |
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| Manganese | 2.3mg | 33.3mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 55.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 311IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 16µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 9.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.626mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 13µg |
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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 | 0.586g | 2.599g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.78g | 0.479g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.929g |
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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
42%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
603%
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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