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White pepper vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between White pepper and Star anise

  • White pepper has more Manganese, and Fiber, however, Star anise has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 283% higher.
  • Star anise has 2 times less Manganese than White pepper. White pepper has 4.3mg of Manganese, while Star anise has 2.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, white and Spices, anise seed.

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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 less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Manganese +87%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +1874%
Contains more Zinc +369%
Contains more Selenium +61.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.91
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 80% 537% 65% 76% 7% 1% 31% 304% 561% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Manganese +87%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +1874%
Contains more Zinc +369%
Contains more Selenium +61.3%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Folate - 10
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% 70% 6% 30% 4% 0% 24% 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 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Protein +69.2%
Contains more Fats +650%
Equal in Other - 6.94
10% 2% 69% 11% 7%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 68.61 g
Water: 11.42 g
Other: 7.45 g
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 Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Protein +69.2%
Contains more Fats +650%
Equal in Other - 6.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1139.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.586
31% 39% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.789 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.616 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1139.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.586

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White pepper Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 42.41g 35.42g White pepper
Protein 10.4g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 2.12g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 68.61g 50.02g White pepper
Calories 296kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 26.2g 14.6g White pepper
Calcium 265mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 14.31mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 90mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 176mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 73mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 5mg 16mg White pepper
Zinc 1.13mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.91mg
Manganese 4.3mg 2.3mg White pepper
Selenium 3.1µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.212mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 10µg
Saturated Fat 0.626g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.789g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.616g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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White pepper 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
12%
White pepper
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
167%
White pepper
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White pepper
White pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
White pepper
White pepper is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
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 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. White pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170933/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.