Amaranth vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and star anise
- Amaranth contains less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B1 than star anise.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 436% higher.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +161.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1274.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +967.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1660% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +510.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1202.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +475.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 36.96mg | 436% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.91mg | 85% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 2.3mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 646mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 14.6g | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 440mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.65mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 5.3mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 1441mg | 38% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 17.6g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.34mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 170mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 15.9g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.29mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 3.06mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 337kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 50.02g | 10% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 16mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +687.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +363.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +906.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +801.3% |
