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Table salt vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Table salt and Star anise different?

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Potassium than Table salt.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Table salt is 1684% higher.
  • Star anise has less Sodium.

Salt, table and Spices, anise seed are the varieties used 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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
10
Star anise
Star anise
Contains more Calcium +2591.7%
Contains more Iron +11100%
Contains more Magnesium +16900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17912.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +5200%
Contains more Copper +2933.3%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Star anise
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +2591.7%
Contains more Iron +11100%
Contains more Magnesium +16900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17912.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +5200%
Contains more Copper +2933.3%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Contains more Selenium +4900%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
2
:
8
Star anise
Star anise
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Star anise
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Star anise
Star anise
Contains more Other +1338%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4670%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Star anise
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
Contains more Other +1338%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4670%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt Star anise
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 0g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 0g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 0g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 0kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 24mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.33mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 1mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 0mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 8mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 38758mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.1mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.03mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.1mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 0µg 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0g 0.586g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.15g Star anise

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Table salt Star anise
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
0%
Table salt
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 38742mg)
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 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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.