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Star anise vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Star anise and Spearmint?

  • Star anise is richer than Spearmint in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 314% more.
  • Star anise has 7 times more Phosphorus than Spearmint. While Star anise has 440mg of Phosphorus, Spearmint has only 60mg.

We used Spices, anise seed and Spearmint, fresh 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.
Contains more Calcium +224.6%
Contains more Iron +211.4%
Contains more Magnesium +169.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +214.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +386.2%
Contains more Copper +279.2%
Contains more Manganese +105.7%
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 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +224.6%
Contains more Iron +211.4%
Contains more Magnesium +169.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +214.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +386.2%
Contains more Copper +279.2%
Contains more Manganese +105.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1203.5%
Contains more Folate +950%
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 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1203.5%
Contains more Folate +950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +435%
Contains more Fats +2078.1%
Contains more Carbs +494.8%
Contains more Other +243.6%
Contains more Water +796.8%
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
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more Protein +435%
Contains more Fats +2078.1%
Contains more Carbs +494.8%
Contains more Other +243.6%
Contains more Water +796.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39020%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +699.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39020%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +699.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Spearmint Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 1.61g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 3.29g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.73g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 8.41g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 44kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 6.8g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 199mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 11.87mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 63mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 60mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 458mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 30mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.09mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.24mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 1.118mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 4054IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 203µg Spearmint
Vitamin C 21mg 13.3mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.078mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.175mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.948mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.25mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.158mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 105µg Spearmint
Tryptophan 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.135mg Spearmint
Isoleucine 0.135mg Spearmint
Leucine 0.247mg Spearmint
Lysine 0.141mg Spearmint
Methionine 0.046mg Spearmint
Phenylalanine 0.168mg Spearmint
Valine 0.164mg Spearmint
Histidine 0.066mg Spearmint
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.191g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.025g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.394g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Spearmint
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
41%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.