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Port Salut vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between port Salut and star anise?

  • Port Salut is richer in vitamin B12, yet star anise is richer in iron, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 457% higher.
  • Star anise contains less cholesterol.
  • Port Salut has a lower glycemic index than star anise.

We used Cheese, port de salut 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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 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 +608.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +959.6%
Contains more IronIron +8495.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4036.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20809.1%
~equal in Calcium ~646mg

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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 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 +1868.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1126.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 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 +35.1%
Contains more FatsFats +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +376.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8675.4%
Contains more OtherOther +247%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 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 -96.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +332.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.78g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Port Salut 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.43mg 36.96mg 457%
Manganese 0.011mg 2.3mg 100%
Copper 0.022mg 0.91mg 99%
Saturated fat 16.691g 0.586g 73%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.65mg 46%
Cholesterol 123mg 0mg 41%
Potassium 136mg 1441mg 38%
Magnesium 24mg 170mg 35%
Vitamin A 315µg 16µg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.34mg 27%
Zinc 2.6mg 5.3mg 25%
Sodium 534mg 16mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 3.06mg 19%
Fats 28.2g 15.9g 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 3.15g 16%
Carbs 0.57g 50.02g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.797mg 12%
Protein 23.78g 17.6g 12%
Phosphorus 360mg 440mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.29mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Folate 18µg 10µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.338g 9.78g 1%
Calories 352kcal 337kcal 1%
Net carbs 0.57g 35.42g N/A
Calcium 650mg 646mg 0%
Sugar 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0%
Valine 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.686mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Port Salut 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
32%
Port Salut
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.