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Coriander seeds vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Coriander seeds and Star anise

  • Coriander seeds have more Fiber, Selenium, Magnesium, Copper, and Calcium, however, Star anise is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 258% more than Coriander seeds.
  • Star anise contains 5 times less Selenium than Coriander seeds. Coriander seeds contain 26.2µg of Selenium, while Star anise contains 5µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, coriander seed 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 236% 213% 112% 612% 325% 128% 175% 4.6% 248% 143%
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 +94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +424%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more IronIron +126.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.1%
~equal in Calcium ~646mg
~equal in Copper ~0.91mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~440mg

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 60% 67% 40% 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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 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 FatsFats +11.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%
~equal in Carbs ~50.02g
~equal in Water ~9.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.75 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander seeds Star anise Opinion
Calories 298kcal 337kcal Star anise
Protein 12.37g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 17.77g 15.9g Coriander seeds
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Net carbs 13.09g 35.42g Star anise
Carbs 54.99g 50.02g Coriander seeds
Magnesium 330mg 170mg Coriander seeds
Calcium 709mg 646mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 1267mg 1441mg Star anise
Iron 16.32mg 36.96mg Star anise
Fiber 41.9g 14.6g Coriander seeds
Copper 0.975mg 0.91mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 4.7mg 5.3mg Star anise
Phosphorus 409mg 440mg Star anise
Sodium 35mg 16mg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg Star anise
Manganese 1.9mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 26.2µg 5µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B1 0.239mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.29mg
Vitamin B3 2.13mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 0µg 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.99g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 13.58g 9.78g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander seeds 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
18%
Coriander seeds
39%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
220%
Coriander seeds
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/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.