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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
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 CopperCopper +972%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +694%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +844.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12820%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.4%
Contains more IronIron +654.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
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 +30950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +642.2%
Contains more FatsFats +338%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1185.9%
Contains more OtherOther +429.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 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 -52.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1941.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Star anise DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 0µg 2471%
Copper 9.755mg 0.91mg 983%
Vitamin A 4968µg 16µg 550%
Iron 4.9mg 36.96mg 401%
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.29mg 190%
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 0.797mg 128%
Cholesterol 275mg 0mg 92%
Manganese 0.31mg 2.3mg 87%
Folate 290µg 10µg 70%
Calcium 5mg 646mg 64%
Selenium 39.7µg 5µg 63%
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 3.06mg 63%
Choline 333.3mg 61%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Magnesium 18mg 170mg 36%
Potassium 313mg 1441mg 33%
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.65mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 9.78g 23%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 21mg 22%
Fats 3.63g 15.9g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 3.15g 18%
Carbs 3.89g 50.02g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.34mg 13%
Zinc 4mg 5.3mg 12%
Calories 135kcal 337kcal 10%
Phosphorus 387mg 440mg 8%
Protein 20.36g 17.6g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.233g 0.586g 3%
Sodium 69mg 16mg 2%
Net carbs 3.89g 35.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.91mg 0%
Lysine 1.607mg 0%
Methionine 0.543mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0%
Valine 1.26mg 0%
Histidine 0.629mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Star anise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
855%
Beef Liver raw
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
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 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.