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Almond vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Almond and Star anise

  • Almond has more Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Copper, while Star anise has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 416% more than Almond.
  • Almond contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Star anise. While Almond contains 3.802g of Saturated Fat, Star anise contains only 0.586g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds 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 Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Calcium +140.1%
Contains more Iron +896.2%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.9%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Phosphorus - 440
Equal in Manganese - 2.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Calcium +140.1%
Contains more Iron +896.2%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.9%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Phosphorus - 440
Equal in Manganese - 2.3

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.
Almond
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin A +15450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 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 B2 +292.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin A +15450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Fats +214%
Contains more Carbs +132.1%
Contains more Water +116.3%
Contains more Other +134.5%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 Protein +20.2%
Contains more Fats +214%
Contains more Carbs +132.1%
Contains more Water +116.3%
Contains more Other +134.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 21.15g 17.6g Almond
Fats 49.93g 15.9g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 579kcal 337kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Star anise
Fiber 12.5g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 269mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 3.71mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 270mg 170mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 440mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 1mg 16mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 1.031mg 0.91mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 4.1µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 2IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.29mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 3.06mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 44µg 10µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Star anise
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 9.78g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 3.15g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond 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
82%
Almond
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.216g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond 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.

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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.