Chestnut vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chestnut and star anise
- The amount of iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B1 in star anise is higher than in chestnut.
- Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 440% more than chestnut.
- Chestnut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled, and steamed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +214.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1304.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2036.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2020% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +344.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +27.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +178.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +318.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 36.96mg | 440% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 2.3mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 646mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 58% | |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.91mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 440mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 5.3mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.65mg | 32% |
| Protein | 2g | 17.6g | 31% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 170mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 9.78g | 23% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 15.9g | 22% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 1441mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 3.15g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.34mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 3.06mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.29mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.797mg | 10% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 337kcal | 10% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 50.02g | 7% |
| Folate | 38µg | 10µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.586g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +614.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +780% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1052.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +877.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 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 | -55.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1954.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +478% |
