Mozzarella vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mozzarella and star anise different?
- Mozzarella is higher in vitamin B12; however, star anise is richer in iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 459% higher.
- Star anise has less saturated fat.
- Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index (27) than star anise (89).
Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Spices, anise seed are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +214% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +553.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1416.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14684% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3270.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +756.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +712.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 36.96mg | 459% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 100% | |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.91mg | 98% |
| Fiber | 0g | 14.6g | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 0.586g | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.65mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 1441mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0µg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 170mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.34mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 17.6g | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 5.3mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 5µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 3.15g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 3.06mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 50.02g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 16µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 440mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 9.78g | 12% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 646mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 337kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 15.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +423.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1513.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.2% |
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Fats
~15.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
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 | -94.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +518.9% |
