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Chinese broccoli vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chinese broccoli and star anise

  • Chinese broccoli contains less iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 455% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
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 less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +844.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +546%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +452.1%
Contains more IronIron +6500%
Contains more CopperCopper +1391.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1259%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +973.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +771.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.6%

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
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 CVitamin C +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +890%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +600.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +828.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 WaterWater +880.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1443.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2108.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1212.9%
Contains more OtherOther +778.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 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 -81.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19460%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +854.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.56mg 36.96mg 455%
Copper 0.061mg 0.91mg 94%
Manganese 0.264mg 2.3mg 89%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Phosphorus 41mg 440mg 57%
Calcium 100mg 646mg 55%
Fiber 2.5g 14.6g 48%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.65mg 45%
Zinc 0.39mg 5.3mg 45%
Magnesium 18mg 170mg 36%
Potassium 261mg 1441mg 35%
Protein 1.14g 17.6g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.72g 15.9g 23%
Folate 99µg 10µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.34mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 3.15g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 3.06mg 16%
Calories 22kcal 337kcal 16%
Carbs 3.81g 50.02g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.797mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.29mg 11%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 21mg 8%
Selenium 1.3µg 5µg 7%
Vitamin A 82µg 16µg 7%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.11g 0.586g 2%
Net carbs 1.31g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 0.84g N/A
Sodium 7mg 16mg 0%

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Chinese broccoli Star anise
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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
40%
Chinese broccoli
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.