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Black pepper vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Black pepper and Star anise

  • Black pepper has more Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, however, Star anise is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for Manganese is 454% more.
  • Black pepper contains 2 times more Fiber than Star anise. Black pepper contains 25.3g of Fiber, while Star anise contains 14.6g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, black 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 Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +454.5%
Contains more Calcium +45.8%
Contains more Iron +280.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.5%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +345.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 170
Equal in Potassium - 1441
Equal in Selenium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +454.5%
Contains more Calcium +45.8%
Contains more Iron +280.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.5%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +345.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 170
Equal in Potassium - 1441
Equal in Selenium - 5

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 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
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 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Contains more Protein +69.4%
Contains more Fats +387.7%
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 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 Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Contains more Protein +69.4%
Contains more Fats +387.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1223.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.6%
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1223.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 35.42g Black pepper
Protein 10.39g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 3.26g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 63.95g 50.02g Black pepper
Calories 251kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Star anise
Fiber 25.3g 14.6g Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 9.71mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 171mg 170mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 158mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 1329mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 20mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 1.19mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 1.33mg 0.91mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 2.3mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 547IU 311IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 16µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.797mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 17µg 10µg Black pepper
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 3.15g Star anise
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper 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
60%
Black pepper
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.