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Blue cheese vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between blue cheese and star anise?

  • Blue cheese is richer in vitamin B12, yet star anise is richer in iron, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 458% higher.
  • Star anise contains less sodium.

We used Cheese, blue 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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 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 +639.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +462.9%
Contains more IronIron +11822.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2175%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25455.6%

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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 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 +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +21.6%
Contains more FatsFats +80.8%
Contains more WaterWater +344.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2037.6%
Contains more OtherOther +35.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blue cheese 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 Blue cheese Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.31mg 36.96mg 458%
Manganese 0.009mg 2.3mg 100%
Copper 0.04mg 0.91mg 97%
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.586g 82%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 16mg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.65mg 37%
Magnesium 23mg 170mg 35%
Potassium 256mg 1441mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.34mg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Zinc 2.66mg 5.3mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 16µg 20%
Fats 28.74g 15.9g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.797mg 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg 17%
Carbs 2.34g 50.02g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 3.15g 16%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 3.06mg 13%
Calcium 528mg 646mg 12%
Phosphorus 387mg 440mg 8%
Protein 21.4g 17.6g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.29mg 7%
Folate 36µg 10µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 9.78g 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calories 353kcal 337kcal 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese 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
41%
Blue cheese
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese 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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.