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Cocktail sauce vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cocktail sauce and Star anise

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium in Star anise is higher than in Cocktail sauce.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 452% more than Cocktail sauce.
  • Cocktail sauce contains 61 times more Sodium than Star anise. While Cocktail sauce contains 983mg of Sodium, Star anise contains only 16mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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 Calcium +2384.6%
Contains more Iron +4353%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1366.7%
Contains more Potassium +366.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +1294.7%
Contains more Copper +719.8%
Contains more Manganese +1454.1%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +2384.6%
Contains more Iron +4353%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1366.7%
Contains more Potassium +366.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +1294.7%
Contains more Copper +719.8%
Contains more Manganese +1454.1%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1519%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1072.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +712.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1519%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1072.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +712.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +588.4%
Contains more Protein +1194.1%
Contains more Fats +1414.3%
Contains more Carbs +77.3%
Contains more Other +87.6%
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 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 Water +588.4%
Contains more Protein +1194.1%
Contains more Fats +1414.3%
Contains more Carbs +77.3%
Contains more Other +87.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocktail sauce Star anise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Cocktail sauce Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 1.36g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 1.05g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 28.22g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 124kcal 337kcal Star anise
Sugar 11.83g Star anise
Fiber 1.8g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 26mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.83mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 17mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 30mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 309mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 983mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.38mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.111mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.148mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 2.2µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 359IU 311IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 16µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 11.6mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.047mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.82mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 17µg 10µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 0.586g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cocktail sauce Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Cocktail sauce
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cocktail sauce
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 967mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce 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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.