Cocoa bean vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cocoa bean and star anise different?
- Cocoa bean is richer in copper, magnesium, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, and potassium, while star anise is higher in iron, calcium, and vitamin B6.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily need for copper, 300% more than star anise.
- Cocoa bean contains 13 times more saturated fat than star anise. Cocoa bean contains 7.76g of saturated fat, while star anise contains 0.586g.
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Spices, anise seed types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +296.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +482% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +213.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +253.3% |
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Protein
~17.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 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 | -92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +650% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.607mg | 0.91mg | 300% |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 36.96mg | 268% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 170mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 2.3mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 14.6g | 61% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 646mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.65mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 440mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 0.586g | 33% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 1441mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.34mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 3.15g | 18% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 0.29mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 9.78g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.797mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 5.3mg | 10% |
| Folate | 32µg | 10µg | 6% |
| Calories | 220kcal | 337kcal | 6% |
| Fats | 13.1g | 15.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 3.06mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 50.02g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 17.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 19mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
20%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
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.