Allspice vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Allspice and Star anise
- Allspice has more Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin C, while Star anise has more Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 374% more than Allspice.
- Allspice contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Star anise. While Allspice contains 39.2mg of Vitamin C, Star anise contains only 21mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, allspice, ground 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 more ManganeseManganese | +28% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38% |
| Contains more IronIron | +423.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +424.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +289.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +73.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +360.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.5% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.09 g
Fats:
8.69 g
Carbs:
72.12 g
Water:
8.46 g
Other:
4.64 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.36 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1381.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 263kcal | 337kcal |
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| Protein | 6.09g | 17.6g |
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| Fats | 8.69g | 15.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 39.2mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 50.52g | 35.42g |
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| Carbs | 72.12g | 50.02g |
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| Magnesium | 135mg | 170mg |
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| Calcium | 661mg | 646mg |
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| Potassium | 1044mg | 1441mg |
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| Iron | 7.06mg | 36.96mg |
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| Fiber | 21.6g | 14.6g |
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| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.91mg |
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| Zinc | 1.01mg | 5.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 440mg |
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| Sodium | 77mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 540IU | 311IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg | 16µg |
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| Manganese | 2.943mg | 2.3mg |
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| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.86mg | 3.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.65mg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.55g | 0.586g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.66g | 9.78g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.36g | 3.15g |
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.964g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice 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)
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.