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Crouton vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crouton and Star anise

  • Crouton has more Selenium, however, Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 411% higher.
  • Star anise has 8 times less Selenium than Crouton. Crouton has 37.5µg of Selenium, while Star anise has 5µg.

Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain 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 Selenium +650%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +805.9%
Contains more Magnesium +448.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.6%
Contains more Potassium +1062.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +495.5%
Contains more Copper +458.3%
Contains more Manganese +360%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +805.9%
Contains more Magnesium +448.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.6%
Contains more Potassium +1062.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +495.5%
Contains more Copper +458.3%
Contains more Manganese +360%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +1220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +1220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +46.9%
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Fats +140.9%
Contains more Water +73.5%
Contains more Other +177.6%
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 Carbs +46.9%
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Fats +140.9%
Contains more Water +73.5%
Contains more Other +177.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.4%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 35.42g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 6.6g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 73.5g 50.02g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 337kcal Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 76mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 4.08mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 31mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 115mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 124mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 698mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.89mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.163mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.5mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 37.5µg 5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.34mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 3.06mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 132µg 10µg Crouton
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crouton Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Crouton
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.