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Caramel vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caramel and star anise?

  • Caramel has less iron, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, and potassium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 460% higher.
  • Caramel has a lower glycemic index than star anise.

We used Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +573.4%
Contains more IronIron +26300%
Contains more CopperCopper +4955.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1104.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +286%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%

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.
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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1967.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1060.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +53.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.6%
Contains more FatsFats +96.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +285.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +534.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.15g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.14mg 36.96mg 460%
Manganese 0.011mg 2.3mg 100%
Copper 0.018mg 0.91mg 99%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Calcium 138mg 646mg 51%
Phosphorus 114mg 440mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.65mg 46%
Zinc 0.44mg 5.3mg 44%
Magnesium 17mg 170mg 36%
Potassium 214mg 1441mg 36%
Protein 4.6g 17.6g 26%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 21mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 9.78g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.34mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.06mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 15.9g 12%
Sodium 245mg 16mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.586g 9%
Carbs 77g 50.02g 9%
Selenium 1.8µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.797mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.29mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 3.15g 2%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Calories 382kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Choline 8mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 16µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.89g)
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?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.