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Castanea crenata vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between castanea crenata and star anise

  • Castanea crenata contains less iron, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, potassium, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 than star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 444% higher.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw and Spices, anise seed.

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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 35% 9.3% 29% 54% 187% 30% 31% 1.8% 208% 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 less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +246.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1983.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338%
Contains more IronIron +2449%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +381.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +511.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.6%

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 88% 0.67% 0% 0% 86% 38% 28% 12% 65% 0% 0% 35% 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% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +370%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.34mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +543.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +682.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +671.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 56% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 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 -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3418%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2182.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Castanea crenata Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1.45mg 36.96mg 444%
Calcium 31mg 646mg 62%
Fiber 14.6g 58%
Phosphorus 72mg 440mg 53%
Copper 0.562mg 0.91mg 39%
Zinc 1.1mg 5.3mg 38%
Potassium 329mg 1441mg 33%
Protein 2.25g 17.6g 31%
Manganese 1.591mg 2.3mg 31%
Magnesium 49mg 170mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.65mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.278g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.53g 15.9g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 3.15g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.206mg 0.797mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.29mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 3.06mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Folate 47µg 10µg 9%
Calories 154kcal 337kcal 9%
Vitamin C 26.3mg 21mg 6%
Carbs 34.91g 50.02g 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 16µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.078g 0.586g 2%
Net carbs 34.91g 35.42g N/A
Sodium 14mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.344mg 0.34mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.09mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.054mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.134mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Castanea crenata 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
27%
Castanea crenata
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Castanea crenata
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata 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 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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.