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Arborio rice vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arborio rice and Star anise

  • Arborio rice has less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 444% more than Arborio rice.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, 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 Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +64500%
Contains more Iron +2431.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2025%
Contains more Phosphorus +1233.3%
Contains more Potassium +5442.3%
Contains more Zinc +1225%
Contains more Copper +1163.9%
Contains more Manganese +544.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +64500%
Contains more Iron +2431.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2025%
Contains more Phosphorus +1233.3%
Contains more Potassium +5442.3%
Contains more Zinc +1225%
Contains more Copper +1163.9%
Contains more Manganese +544.3%

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.
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Contains more Folate +490%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1001.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 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 Folate +490%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1001.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +618.3%
Contains more Protein +645.8%
Contains more Fats +8268.4%
Contains more Carbs +74.1%
Contains more Other +3552.6%
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 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 Water +618.3%
Contains more Protein +645.8%
Contains more Fats +8268.4%
Contains more Carbs +74.1%
Contains more Other +3552.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16762.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6200%
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16762.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 2.36g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0.19g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 28.73g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 130kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 1mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 1.46mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 8mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 33mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 26mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 0mg 16mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.072mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.357mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 7.5µg 5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 59µg 10µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.586g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice 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
13%
Arborio rice
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
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)

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.