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Blackberry vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between blackberries and star anise

  • Blackberries contain less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, fiber, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 454% higher.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than blackberries.

Food types used in this article are Blackberries, raw 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 14% 8.7% 14% 23% 55% 14% 9.4% 0.13% 84% 2.2%
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 -93.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2127.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +789.5%
Contains more IronIron +5861.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +451.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +256%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%

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 70% 3.7% 23% 0% 5% 6% 12% 17% 6.9% 0% 50% 19% 4.6%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2066.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.39 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 9.61 g
Water: 88.15 g
Other: 0.36 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 +824%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1166.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3144.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +420.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1827.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.28 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 -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20708.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1025%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blackberry Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.62mg 36.96mg 454%
Copper 0.165mg 0.91mg 83%
Manganese 0.646mg 2.3mg 72%
Calcium 29mg 646mg 62%
Phosphorus 22mg 440mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.65mg 48%
Zinc 0.53mg 5.3mg 43%
Potassium 162mg 1441mg 38%
Fiber 5.3g 14.6g 37%
Magnesium 20mg 170mg 36%
Protein 1.39g 17.6g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.34mg 27%
Fats 0.49g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 9.78g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.29mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.28g 3.15g 19%
Vitamin K 19.8µg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 3.06mg 15%
Calories 43kcal 337kcal 15%
Carbs 9.61g 50.02g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.797mg 10%
Selenium 0.4µg 5µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.17mg 8%
Folate 25µg 10µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.586g 3%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Choline 8.5mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg 0%
Net carbs 4.31g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 4.88g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blackberry 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
17%
Blackberry
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Blackberry
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 - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blackberry
Blackberry contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Blackberry
Blackberry is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Blackberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173946/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.