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Brie vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brie and Star anise different?

  • Brie is richer in Vitamin B12, while Star anise is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 456% more than Brie.
  • Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, brie and Spices, anise seed types were used 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.
Contains more Selenium +190%
Contains more Calcium +251.1%
Contains more Iron +7292%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +134%
Contains more Potassium +848%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +122.7%
Contains more Copper +4689.5%
Contains more Manganese +6664.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Contains more Calcium +251.1%
Contains more Iron +7292%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +134%
Contains more Potassium +848%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +122.7%
Contains more Copper +4689.5%
Contains more Manganese +6664.7%

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.
Brie
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Contains more Vitamin A +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
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 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +74.1%
Contains more Water +407.5%
Contains more Carbs +11015.6%
Contains more Other +157%
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +74.1%
Contains more Water +407.5%
Contains more Carbs +11015.6%
Contains more Other +157%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.4%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie 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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 20.75g 17.6g Brie
Fats 27.68g 15.9g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 334kcal 337kcal Star anise
Sugar 0.45g Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 184mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.5mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 20mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 188mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 152mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 629mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 2.38mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.019mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.034mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 311IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 16µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.29mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 65µg 10µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 17.41g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie 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
46%
Brie
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.