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 A, and vitamin B3.
- 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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.37 g
Fats:
17.77 g
Carbs:
54.99 g
Water:
8.86 g
Other:
6.01 g
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
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Water
~9.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.99 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.75 g
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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 16.32mg | 36.96mg | 258% |
| Fiber | 41.9g | 14.6g | 109% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 50% | |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 5µg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 330mg | 170mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 1.9mg | 2.3mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.58g | 9.78g | 10% |
| Protein | 12.37g | 17.6g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.75g | 3.15g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.239mg | 0.34mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.975mg | 0.91mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.13mg | 3.06mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 709mg | 646mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1267mg | 1441mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 4.7mg | 5.3mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 409mg | 440mg | 4% |
| Fats | 17.77g | 15.9g | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 54.99g | 50.02g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.99g | 0.586g | 2% |
| Calories | 298kcal | 337kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.29mg | 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
18%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
220%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
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.