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Cloudberry vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cloudberries and star anise different?

  • Cloudberries are higher in vitamin C; however, star anise is richer in iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 453% higher.
  • Cloudberries contain 8 times more vitamin C than star anise. While cloudberries contain 158mg of vitamin C, star anise contains only 21mg.
  • Cloudberries have a lower glycemic index (44) than star anise (89).

Cloudberries, raw (Alaska Native) and Spices, anise seed are the varieties used in this article.

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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 0% 5.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 15% 0% 0% 0%
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 -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3488.9%
Contains more IronIron +5180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1157.1%

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 527% 0% 0% 0% 13% 16% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +652.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 8.6 g
Water: 87 g
Other: 1.2 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 +811.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +633.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1887.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +481.6%
Contains more OtherOther +478.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cloudberry Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.7mg 36.96mg 453%
Vitamin C 158mg 21mg 152%
Copper 0.91mg 101%
Manganese 2.3mg 100%
Calcium 18mg 646mg 63%
Phosphorus 35mg 440mg 58%
Fiber 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 50%
Zinc 5.3mg 48%
Potassium 1441mg 42%
Magnesium 170mg 40%
Protein 2.4g 17.6g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.34mg 24%
Fats 0.8g 15.9g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.29mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 3.06mg 14%
Carbs 8.6g 50.02g 14%
Calories 51kcal 337kcal 14%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Folate 10µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 2%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Net carbs 8.6g 35.42g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cloudberry 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
44%
Cloudberry
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Cloudberry
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry 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. Cloudberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169802/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.