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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 Manganese +28%
Contains more Iron +423.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +289.4%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Zinc +424.8%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Selenium +85.2%
Equal in Calcium - 646
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 265% 97% 49% 93% 11% 28% 185% 384% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Manganese +28%
Contains more Iron +423.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +289.4%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Zinc +424.8%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Selenium +85.2%
Equal in Calcium - 646

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 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 131% 26% 15% 54% 0% 49% 27% 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 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Contains more Protein +189%
Contains more Fats +83%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Other +49.6%
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 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 +44.2%
Contains more Protein +189%
Contains more Fats +83%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Other +49.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1381.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.5%
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.36 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1381.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Allspice Star anise
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Allspice Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 50.52g 35.42g Allspice
Protein 6.09g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 8.69g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 72.12g 50.02g Allspice
Calories 263kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 21.6g 14.6g Allspice
Calcium 661mg 646mg Allspice
Iron 7.06mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 135mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 113mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 1044mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 77mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 1.01mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.553mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 2.943mg 2.3mg Allspice
Selenium 2.7µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 540IU 311IU Allspice
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 16µg Allspice
Vitamin C 39.2mg 21mg Allspice
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 2.86mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 36µg 10µg Allspice
Saturated Fat 2.55g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.66g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 2.36g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Allspice 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
28%
Allspice
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Allspice
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.964g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice 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)
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.

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. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.