Balsamic vinegar vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between balsamic vinegar and star anise
- Balsamic vinegar contains less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, protein, potassium, magnesium, and fats than star anise.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 453% higher.
- Balsamic vinegar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.
The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, anise seed.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2292.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1186.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5033.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6525% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2215.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1655.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 36.96mg | 453% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.91mg | 98% |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 2.3mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 646mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 440mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 58% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 50% | |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 5.3mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 1441mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 170mg | 38% |
| Protein | 0.49g | 17.6g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 28% | |
| Fats | 0g | 15.9g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 337kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 17.03g | 50.02g | 11% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Fructose | 7.38g | 9% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.586g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 0.56g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 1796kcal | 191kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 114g | 30g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 22 | N/A | |
| Net carbs | 17.03g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.95g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 23mg | 16mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +701.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3491.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.7% |






