Almond butter vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between almond butter and star anise?
- Almond butter is higher in vitamin B2 and magnesium, yet star anise is higher in iron, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin C, potassium, and zinc.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 418% more.
- Almond butter has 7 times more saturated fat than star anise. While almond butter has 4.152g of saturated fat, star anise has only 0.586g.
We used Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Spices, anise seed types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +959% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +430% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +729.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +531.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +249.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +481.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +231.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.49mg | 36.96mg | 418% |
| Vitamin E | 24.21mg | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.613g | 3.15g | 70% |
| Fats | 55.5g | 15.9g | 61% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.445g | 9.78g | 57% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.939mg | 0.29mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.65mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 646mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 279mg | 170mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.34mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 1441mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.29mg | 5.3mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 10.3g | 14.6g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.152g | 0.586g | 16% |
| Calories | 614kcal | 337kcal | 14% |
| Folate | 53µg | 10µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 440mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.318mg | 0.797mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 18.82g | 50.02g | 10% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 2.131mg | 2.3mg | 7% |
| Protein | 20.96g | 17.6g | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.4µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.934mg | 0.91mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.155mg | 3.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.52g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.43g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
68%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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.