Star anise vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Star anise and Nutmeg?
- Star anise is higher in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin C, yet Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, and Fiber.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 424% more.
- Star anise has 7 times more Vitamin C than Nutmeg. While Star anise has 21mg of Vitamin C, Nutmeg has only 3mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Star anise is lower.
We used Spices, anise seed and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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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Calcium
+251.1%
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Iron
+1115.8%
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Phosphorus
+106.6%
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Potassium
+311.7%
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Zinc
+146.5%
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Selenium
+212.5%
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Copper
+12.9%
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Manganese
+26.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Equal in Sodium - 16
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Calcium
+251.1%
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Iron
+1115.8%
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Phosphorus
+106.6%
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Potassium
+311.7%
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Zinc
+146.5%
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Selenium
+212.5%
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Copper
+12.9%
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Manganese
+26.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Equal in Sodium - 16
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
+204.9%
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Vitamin C
+600%
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Vitamin B2
+408.8%
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Vitamin B3
+135.6%
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Vitamin B6
+306.3%
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Folate
+660%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.346
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Vitamin A
+204.9%
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Vitamin C
+600%
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Vitamin B2
+408.8%
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Vitamin B3
+135.6%
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Vitamin B6
+306.3%
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Folate
+660%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.346
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+201.4%
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Water
+53.1%
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+197.9%
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Fats
+128.4%
Equal in Carbs - 49.29
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
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9.54 g
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6.94 g
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
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Protein
+201.4%
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Water
+53.1%
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+197.9%
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Fats
+128.4%
Equal in Carbs - 49.29
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-97.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+203.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+800%
Saturated Fat:
0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.15 g
Saturated Fat:
25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.35 g
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Saturated Fat
-97.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+203.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+800%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 35.42g | 28.49g |
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| Protein | 17.6g | 5.84g |
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| Fats | 15.9g | 36.31g |
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| Carbs | 50.02g | 49.29g |
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| Calories | 337kcal | 525kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.99g |
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| Fiber | 14.6g | 20.8g |
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| Calcium | 646mg | 184mg |
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 3.04mg |
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| Magnesium | 170mg | 183mg |
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| Phosphorus | 440mg | 213mg |
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| Potassium | 1441mg | 350mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.15mg |
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| Copper | 0.91mg | 1.027mg |
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| Manganese | 2.3mg | 2.9mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 311IU | 102IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 16µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 1.299mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.16mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 76µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.586g | 25.94g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.78g | 3.22g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.35g |
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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%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (16 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.