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Carrot vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carrot and Star anise?

  • Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Star anise is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 458% higher.
  • Carrot has 52 times more Vitamin A RAE than Star anise. Carrot has 835µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Star anise has 16µg.

We used Carrots, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +1857.6%
Contains more Iron +12220%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1157.1%
Contains more Potassium +350.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +2108.3%
Contains more Copper +1922.2%
Contains more Manganese +1508.4%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +1857.6%
Contains more Iron +12220%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1157.1%
Contains more Potassium +350.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +2108.3%
Contains more Copper +1922.2%
Contains more Manganese +1508.4%
Contains more Selenium +4900%

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.
Carrot
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Contains more Vitamin A +5271.7%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 +5271.7%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +825.5%
Contains more Protein +1792.5%
Contains more Fats +6525%
Contains more Carbs +422.1%
Contains more Other +622.9%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Water +825.5%
Contains more Protein +1792.5%
Contains more Fats +6525%
Contains more Carbs +422.1%
Contains more Other +622.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2592.3%
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2592.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 0.93g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0.24g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 9.58g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 41kcal 337kcal Star anise
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Star anise
Fiber 2.8g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 33mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.3mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 12mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 35mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 320mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 69mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.24mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.045mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.143mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 16706IU 311IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 16µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 19µg 10µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.586g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.