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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Star anise?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Star anise is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 451% higher.
  • Star anise contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 +71.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +254%
Contains more Iron +4006.7%
Contains more Magnesium +347.4%
Contains more Potassium +1052.8%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Copper +282.4%
Contains more Manganese +2605.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +71.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +254%
Contains more Iron +4006.7%
Contains more Magnesium +347.4%
Contains more Potassium +1052.8%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Copper +282.4%
Contains more Manganese +2605.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1226.5%
Equal in Folate - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
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 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1226.5%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Fats +25.8%
Contains more Water +430.4%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +3551.1%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 Protein +13.6%
Contains more Fats +25.8%
Contains more Water +430.4%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +3551.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581.8%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 20g 17.6g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 15.9g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 265kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 1109mg 646mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 38mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 729mg 440mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 1529mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 3.87mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.238mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.085mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 17.7µg 5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 311IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 16µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.29mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1513mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.