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Brown sugar vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brown sugar and star anise?

  • Brown sugar has less iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, zinc, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 453% higher.
  • Brown sugar has a lower glycemic index than star anise.

We used Sugars, brown and Spices, anise seed types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +678.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +983.5%
Contains more IronIron +5105.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1836.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +17566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3493.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%

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.
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% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +503.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1485.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +96.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +611.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1442.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Star anise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Brown sugar Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.71mg 36.96mg 453%
Manganese 0.064mg 2.3mg 97%
Copper 0.047mg 0.91mg 96%
Phosphorus 4mg 440mg 62%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Calcium 83mg 646mg 56%
Zinc 0.03mg 5.3mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.65mg 47%
Potassium 133mg 1441mg 38%
Magnesium 9mg 170mg 38%
Protein 0.12g 17.6g 35%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.34mg 28%
Fats 0g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.78g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.29mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.06mg 18%
Carbs 98.09g 50.02g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.797mg 13%
Selenium 1.2µg 5µg 7%
Saturated fat 0g 0.586g 3%
Calories 380kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Sodium 28mg 16mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.