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Almonds vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between almonds and star anise

  • Almonds have 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 for iron, 416% more than almonds.
  • Almonds contain 6 times more saturated fat than star anise. While almonds contain 3.802g of saturated fat, star anise contains only 0.586g.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.6%
Contains more IronIron +896.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22%
~equal in Phosphorus ~440mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.3mg

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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +292.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +374.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +214%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.1%
Contains more WaterWater +116.3%
Contains more OtherOther +134.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
4% 72% 23%
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 +222.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Almonds 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 Almonds Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 3.71mg 36.96mg 416%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.29mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 3.15g 61%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 9.78g 54%
Fats 49.93g 15.9g 52%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.65mg 39%
Calcium 269mg 646mg 38%
Magnesium 270mg 170mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Potassium 733mg 1441mg 21%
Zinc 3.12mg 5.3mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.586g 15%
Copper 1.031mg 0.91mg 13%
Calories 579kcal 337kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.34mg 11%
Carbs 21.55g 50.02g 9%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Folate 44µg 10µg 9%
Fiber 12.5g 14.6g 8%
Protein 21.15g 17.6g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.797mg 7%
Phosphorus 481mg 440mg 6%
Manganese 2.179mg 2.3mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 3.06mg 3%
Selenium 4.1µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Sodium 1mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almonds 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
78%
Almonds
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
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?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Almonds - 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.