Chocolate vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate and star anise
- Chocolate contains less iron, calcium, vitamin B6, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B1, and potassium than star anise.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 362% higher.
- Star anise has 32 times less saturated fat than chocolate. Chocolate has 18.519g of saturated fat, while star anise has 0.586g.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index than chocolate.
Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 CopperCopper | +13% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1053.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +360.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +322.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1447.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 36.96mg | 362% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.586g | 82% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 646mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.65mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 2.3mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 440mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 7g | 14.6g | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 5.3mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 1441mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.34mg | 26% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 17.6g | 25% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 15.9g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.29mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 3.06mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 3.15g | 14% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.91mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.797mg | 10% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 337kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 170mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 50.02g | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 9.78g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +260.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +883.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +308.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 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 | -96.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.78g
