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Coriander vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between coriander and star anise?

  • Coriander is higher in vitamin A, yet star anise is higher in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 440% more.
  • Coriander has 22 times more vitamin A than star anise. While coriander has 6748IU of vitamin A, star anise has only 311IU.
  • The glycemic index of coriander is lower.

We used Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw 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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
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 +553.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +864.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.6%
Contains more IronIron +1988.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +816.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +439.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +455.6%

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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
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 CVitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2006.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 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 WaterWater +866.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +726.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2957.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1262.9%
Contains more OtherOther +372.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 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 -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3456.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7775%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1.77mg 36.96mg 440%
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Manganese 0.426mg 2.3mg 81%
Copper 0.225mg 0.91mg 76%
Calcium 67mg 646mg 58%
Phosphorus 48mg 440mg 56%
Fiber 2.8g 14.6g 47%
Zinc 0.5mg 5.3mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.65mg 39%
Vitamin A 337µg 16µg 36%
Magnesium 26mg 170mg 34%
Protein 2.13g 17.6g 31%
Potassium 521mg 1441mg 27%
Fats 0.52g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 9.78g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.34mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 3.15g 21%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Calories 23kcal 337kcal 16%
Carbs 3.67g 50.02g 15%
Folate 62µg 10µg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 3.06mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.29mg 10%
Selenium 0.9µg 5µg 7%
Vitamin C 27mg 21mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.797mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.586g 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Sodium 46mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander 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
94%
Coriander
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.