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Chuck steak vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chuck steak and star anise

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, star anise is richer in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 431% more.
  • Star anise contains less saturated fat.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of chuck steak is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
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 ZincZinc +63.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +672.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3937.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343.4%
Contains more IronIron +1408.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1081.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19066.7%

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.
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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.797mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 +41.9%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +478.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4237.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 -93.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288.9%
~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.
Chuck steak Star anise
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 2.45mg 36.96mg 431%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Manganese 0.012mg 2.3mg 99%
Copper 0.077mg 0.91mg 93%
Calcium 16mg 646mg 63%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Selenium 27.5µg 5µg 41%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0.586g 37%
Phosphorus 193mg 440mg 35%
Magnesium 22mg 170mg 35%
Potassium 325mg 1441mg 33%
Zinc 8.68mg 5.3mg 31%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.34mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.65mg 21%
Carbs 0g 50.02g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.15g 16%
Protein 24.98g 17.6g 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 3.06mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.29mg 8%
Fats 19.64g 15.9g 6%
Calories 277kcal 337kcal 3%
Sodium 71mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.797mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 9.78g 1%
Net carbs 0g 35.42g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak 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
55%
Chuck steak
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.074g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.