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Barbecue chicken vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between barbecue chicken and star anise

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc in star anise is higher than in barbecue chicken.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 450% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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 SeleniumSelenium +340%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +709.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3937.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +465.1%
Contains more IronIron +3790.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1081.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45900%

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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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 AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +543.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41583.3%
Contains more OtherOther +688.6%
~equal in Fats ~15.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.95mg 36.96mg 450%
Manganese 0.005mg 2.3mg 100%
Copper 0.077mg 0.91mg 93%
Calcium 16mg 646mg 63%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.65mg 35%
Potassium 255mg 1441mg 35%
Magnesium 21mg 170mg 35%
Zinc 1.78mg 5.3mg 32%
Phosphorus 218mg 440mg 32%
Selenium 22µg 5µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.34mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Carbs 0.12g 50.02g 17%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.06mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.586g 15%
Sodium 335mg 16mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.797mg 13%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Protein 22.51g 17.6g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 9.78g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 3.15g 7%
Calories 226kcal 337kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.29mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Fats 15.08g 15.9g 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Vitamin A 20µg 16µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.341g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.