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Chocolate brownie vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chocolate brownie and star anise?

  • Chocolate brownie has less iron, manganese, calcium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 439% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has 12 times more saturated fat than star anise. Chocolate brownie has 7.319g of saturated fat, while star anise has 0.586g.
  • Chocolate brownie has a lower glycemic index than star anise.

We used Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
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 +130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +718.8%
Contains more IronIron +1908.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +446.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +291.8%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
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 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +591.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 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 FatsFats +83%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.9%
Contains more OtherOther +265.3%
~equal in Carbs ~50.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92%
~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.
Chocolate brownie Star anise
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1.84mg 36.96mg 439%
Manganese 0.587mg 2.3mg 74%
Calcium 57mg 646mg 59%
Copper 0.388mg 0.91mg 58%
Fiber 14.6g 58%
Phosphorus 132mg 440mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.65mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 3.15g 42%
Zinc 0.97mg 5.3mg 39%
Potassium 176mg 1441mg 37%
Saturated fat 7.319g 0.586g 31%
Magnesium 53mg 170mg 28%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Protein 6.2g 17.6g 23%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 21mg 23%
Fats 29.1g 15.9g 20%
Vitamin A 176µg 16µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.34mg 17%
Sodium 343mg 16mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 3.06mg 13%
Selenium 11.5µg 5µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.797mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.29mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Calories 466kcal 337kcal 6%
Folate 29µg 10µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 9.78g 3%
Carbs 50.2g 50.02g 0%
Net carbs 50.2g 35.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie 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
18%
Chocolate brownie
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.