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Corn syrup vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn syrup and star anise

  • Corn syrup contains less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 457% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark 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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 +2025%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3488.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3175%
Contains more IronIron +9889.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1617%
Contains more ZincZinc +13150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.4%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3365.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +55.1%
Contains more WaterWater +130.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1635%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.37mg 36.96mg 457%
Manganese 0.1mg 2.3mg 96%
Copper 0.053mg 0.91mg 95%
Calcium 18mg 646mg 63%
Phosphorus 11mg 440mg 61%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.65mg 49%
Zinc 0.04mg 5.3mg 48%
Potassium 44mg 1441mg 41%
Magnesium 8mg 170mg 39%
Protein 0g 17.6g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.34mg 27%
Fats 0g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.78g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.29mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 3.06mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.797mg 15%
Carbs 77.59g 50.02g 9%
Sodium 155mg 16mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 5µg 4%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.586g 3%
Calories 286kcal 337kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Net carbs 77.59g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.