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Absinthe vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between absinthe and star anise

  • Absinthe has less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 462% more than absinthe.
  • The glycemic index of star anise is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71950%
Contains more IronIron +92300%
Contains more CopperCopper +4233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +13150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12677.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 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 WaterWater +502.7%
Contains more OtherOther +512.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Absinthe Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.04mg 36.96mg 462%
Manganese 0.018mg 2.3mg 99%
Copper 0.021mg 0.91mg 99%
Calcium 0mg 646mg 65%
Phosphorus 4mg 440mg 62%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.65mg 50%
Zinc 0.04mg 5.3mg 48%
Potassium 2mg 1441mg 42%
Magnesium 0mg 170mg 40%
Protein 0g 17.6g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.34mg 28%
Fats 0g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.78g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.29mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.013mg 3.06mg 19%
Carbs 0g 50.02g 17%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.797mg 16%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.586g 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 2%
Calories 295kcal 337kcal 2%
Sodium 1mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 35.42g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Absinthe Star anise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Absinthe
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Absinthe
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

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 Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.