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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.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of black pepper is 32.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
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 +46.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +454.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.8%
Contains more IronIron +280.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +345.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
~equal in Magnesium ~170mg
~equal in Potassium ~1441mg
~equal in Selenium ~5µg

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% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
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 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +27.8%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.4%
Contains more FatsFats +387.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 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 -57.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1223.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 12.753mg 2.3mg 454%
Iron 9.71mg 36.96mg 341%
Vitamin K 163.7µg 136%
Copper 1.33mg 0.91mg 47%
Fiber 25.3g 14.6g 43%
Phosphorus 158mg 440mg 40%
Zinc 1.19mg 5.3mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.65mg 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.739g 9.78g 23%
Calcium 443mg 646mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.34mg 19%
Fats 3.26g 15.9g 19%
Protein 10.39g 17.6g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 3.15g 14%
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.797mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 3.06mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.29mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.04mg 7%
Carbs 63.95g 50.02g 5%
Saturated fat 1.392g 0.586g 4%
Calories 251kcal 337kcal 4%
Potassium 1329mg 1441mg 3%
Folate 17µg 10µg 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 27µg 16µg 1%
Net carbs 38.65g 35.42g N/A
Magnesium 171mg 170mg 0%
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Sodium 20mg 16mg 0%
Selenium 4.9µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black pepper 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
54%
Black pepper
38%
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.