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Cheese vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese and star anise

  • Cheese has more vitamin B12 and selenium, while star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 460% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in star anise is lower.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Spices, anise seed.

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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.
Cheese
Cheese
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +470%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +529.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1796.1%
Contains more IronIron +26300%
Contains more CopperCopper +2933.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8418.5%
~equal in Calcium ~646mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~440mg

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.
Cheese
Cheese
8
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +1962.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5086.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +884.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +29.9%
Contains more FatsFats +109.5%
Contains more WaterWater +288.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1518.8%
Contains more OtherOther +87.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
0
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.7%
~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.
Cheese Star anise
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.14mg 36.96mg 460%
Manganese 0.027mg 2.3mg 99%
Copper 0.03mg 0.91mg 98%
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.586g 83%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.65mg 45%
Selenium 28.5µg 5µg 43%
Potassium 76mg 1441mg 40%
Vitamin A 330µg 16µg 35%
Magnesium 27mg 170mg 34%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 653mg 16mg 28%
Fats 33.31g 15.9g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.34mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.06mg 19%
Carbs 3.09g 50.02g 16%
Zinc 3.64mg 5.3mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 3.15g 12%
Protein 22.87g 17.6g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.29mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.797mg 8%
Calcium 710mg 646mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Folate 27µg 10µg 4%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Calories 404kcal 337kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Phosphorus 455mg 440mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 9.78g 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
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
35%
Cheese
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 637mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.