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

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What are the differences between black tea and star anise?

  • Star anise is richer than black tea in iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 462% more.
  • The glycemic index of black tea is lower.

We used Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3794.6%
Contains more IronIron +184700%
Contains more CopperCopper +9000%
Contains more ZincZinc +26400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +950.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 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 WaterWater +945.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16573.3%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +977900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.02mg 36.96mg 462%
Copper 0.01mg 0.91mg 100%
Manganese 0.219mg 2.3mg 90%
Calcium 0mg 646mg 65%
Phosphorus 1mg 440mg 63%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.65mg 50%
Zinc 0.02mg 5.3mg 48%
Potassium 37mg 1441mg 41%
Magnesium 3mg 170mg 40%
Protein 0g 17.6g 35%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.34mg 28%
Fats 0g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 9.78g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.29mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.06mg 19%
Calories 1kcal 337kcal 17%
Carbs 0.3g 50.02g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.797mg 16%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Caffeine 20mg 0mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0.586g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Sodium 3mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0.3g 35.42g N/A
Choline 0.4mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea 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
1%
Black tea
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.584g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.