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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 of Iron 450% more than Barbecue chicken.

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.
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains more Calcium +3937.5%
Contains more Iron +3790.5%
Contains more Magnesium +709.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.8%
Contains more Potassium +465.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +197.8%
Contains more Copper +1081.8%
Contains more Manganese +45900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains more Calcium +3937.5%
Contains more Iron +3790.5%
Contains more Magnesium +709.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.8%
Contains more Potassium +465.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +197.8%
Contains more Copper +1081.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 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 Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.3%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Water +543.7%
Contains more Carbs +41583.3%
Contains more Other +688.6%
Equal in Fats - 15.9
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 Protein +27.9%
Contains more Water +543.7%
Contains more Carbs +41583.3%
Contains more Other +688.6%
Equal in Fats - 15.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.6%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 22.51g 17.6g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 0.12g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 226kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 16mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.95mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 21mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 218mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 255mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 335mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 1.78mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.077mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.005mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 22µg 5µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 16µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.06mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 8µg 10µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.078g Star anise
Saturated Fat 3.927g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 3.15g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
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.