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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 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%
~equal in Sodium ~16mg

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 +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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +56.3%
Contains more WaterWater +423.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1513.5%
Contains more OtherOther +189.2%
~equal in Fats ~15.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +518.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Star anise 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.281g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (16 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.