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Camembert vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are camembert and star anise different?

  • Camembert is higher in vitamin B12; however, star anise is richer in iron, copper, manganese, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 458% higher.
  • Star anise has less sodium.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index (27) than star anise (89).

Cheese, camembert and Spices, anise seed are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
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 SeleniumSelenium +190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +670.6%
Contains more IronIron +11100%
Contains more CopperCopper +4233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5952.6%

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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +1406.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 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 ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more FatsFats +52.6%
Contains more WaterWater +443%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10773.9%
Contains more OtherOther +88.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 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 -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +335.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.33mg 36.96mg 458%
Copper 0.021mg 0.91mg 99%
Manganese 0.038mg 2.3mg 98%
Saturated fat 15.259g 0.586g 67%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Potassium 187mg 1441mg 37%
Sodium 842mg 16mg 36%
Magnesium 20mg 170mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.65mg 33%
Zinc 2.38mg 5.3mg 27%
Calcium 388mg 646mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.34mg 26%
Vitamin A 241µg 16µg 25%
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg 17%
Carbs 0.46g 50.02g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 3.15g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.29mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.06mg 15%
Phosphorus 347mg 440mg 13%
Folate 62µg 10µg 13%
Fats 24.26g 15.9g 13%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.797mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 9.78g 7%
Protein 19.8g 17.6g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 300kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 0.46g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Camembert 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
45%
Camembert
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.673g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.