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Beef Liver raw vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef Liver raw and Star anise?

  • Beef Liver raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Folate, yet Star anise is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2471% more.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw and Spices, anise seed types in this article.

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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 Copper +972%
Contains more Selenium +694%
Contains more Calcium +12820%
Contains more Iron +654.3%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +360.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +32.5%
Contains more Manganese +641.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 184% 13% 166% 28% 9% 110% 3252% 41% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Copper +972%
Contains more Selenium +694%
Contains more Calcium +12820%
Contains more Iron +654.3%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +360.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +32.5%
Contains more Manganese +641.9%

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 A +5333.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.6%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1014% 8% 36% 5% 48% 636% 248% 431% 250% 218% 7413% 8%
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 A +5333.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.6%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Water +642.2%
Contains more Fats +338%
Contains more Carbs +1185.9%
Contains more Other +429.8%
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 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 +15.7%
Contains more Water +642.2%
Contains more Fats +338%
Contains more Carbs +1185.9%
Contains more Other +429.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1941.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +577.4%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.465 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1941.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +577.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver raw 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 3.89g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 20.36g 17.6g Beef Liver raw
Fats 3.63g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 3.89g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 135kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 5mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 4.9mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 18mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 387mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 313mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 69mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 4mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 9.755mg 0.91mg Beef Liver raw
Manganese 0.31mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 39.7µg 5µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A 16898IU 311IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A RAE 4968µg 16µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin E 0.38mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin C 1.3mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.29mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 3.06mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 0.797mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.65mg Beef Liver raw
Folate 290µg 10µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 0µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin K 3.1µg Beef Liver raw
Tryptophan 0.263mg Beef Liver raw
Threonine 0.869mg Beef Liver raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg Beef Liver raw
Leucine 1.91mg Beef Liver raw
Lysine 1.607mg Beef Liver raw
Methionine 0.543mg Beef Liver raw
Phenylalanine 1.084mg Beef Liver raw
Valine 1.26mg Beef Liver raw
Histidine 0.629mg Beef Liver raw
Cholesterol 275mg 0mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.17g Star anise
Saturated Fat 1.233g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 3.15g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Beef Liver raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g Beef Liver raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
859%
Beef Liver raw
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.647g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.