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Cocoa solids vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cocoa solids and star anise?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in copper, fiber, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus, yet star anise is higher in iron, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 320% more.
  • Cocoa solids have 14 times more saturated fat than star anise. While cocoa solids have 8.07g of saturated fat, star anise has only 0.586g.
  • The glycemic index of cocoa solids is lower.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Spices, anise seed types 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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +193.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +404.7%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.8%
~equal in Potassium ~1441mg

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +16.1%
Contains more WaterWater +218%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +615.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Star anise DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.91mg 320%
Iron 13.86mg 36.96mg 289%
Fiber 37g 14.6g 90%
Magnesium 499mg 170mg 78%
Manganese 3.837mg 2.3mg 67%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Calcium 128mg 646mg 52%
Phosphorus 734mg 440mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.65mg 41%
Saturated fat 8.07g 0.586g 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.34mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.15g 18%
Selenium 14.3µg 5µg 17%
Zinc 6.81mg 5.3mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 9.78g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.797mg 11%
Folate 32µg 10µg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 3.06mg 5%
Calories 228kcal 337kcal 5%
Protein 19.6g 17.6g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.29mg 4%
Carbs 57.9g 50.02g 3%
Fats 13.7g 15.9g 3%
Choline 12mg 2%
Potassium 1524mg 1441mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Sodium 21mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
15%
Cocoa solids
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.484g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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.

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.