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Bratwurst vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bratwurst and Star anise

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, however, Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 450% higher.
  • Star anise is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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 Selenium +182%
Contains more Calcium +9128.6%
Contains more Iron +3596%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.5%
Contains more Potassium +409.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +114.6%
Contains more Copper +1037.5%
Contains more Manganese +5509.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +182%
Contains more Calcium +9128.6%
Contains more Iron +3596%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.5%
Contains more Potassium +409.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +114.6%
Contains more Copper +1037.5%
Contains more Manganese +5509.8%

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 B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
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 B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Water +493.8%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +2401%
Contains more Other +147%
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 Fats +65.7%
Contains more Water +493.8%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +2401%
Contains more Other +147%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.4%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 2g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 12.2g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 26.34g 15.9g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 297kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 7mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 1mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 15mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 130mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 283mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 848mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 2.47mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.08mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.041mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 14.1µg 5µg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.34mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.06mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 4µg 10µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 6.08g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst 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
52%
Bratwurst
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

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 - 832mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.