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Cardamom vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardamom and Star anise different?

  • Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Star anise is higher in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need of Manganese 1117% more than Star anise.
  • Cardamom contains 2 times more Fiber than Star anise. Cardamom contains 28g of Fiber, while Star anise contains 14.6g.

Spices, cardamom 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
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 +34.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1117.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +164.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 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 +36.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.6%
Contains more FatsFats +137.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 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 -13.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1024.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +632.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Star anise Opinion
Calories 311kcal 337kcal Star anise
Protein 10.76g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 6.7g 15.9g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Net carbs 40.47g 35.42g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 50.02g Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 170mg Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 646mg Star anise
Potassium 1119mg 1441mg Star anise
Iron 13.97mg 36.96mg Star anise
Fiber 28g 14.6g Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.91mg Star anise
Zinc 7.47mg 5.3mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 440mg Star anise
Sodium 18mg 16mg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg Star anise
Manganese 28mg 2.3mg Cardamom
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom 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
18%
Cardamom
39%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.