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 for 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.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index than crouton.
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 SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +448.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1062.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +805.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +458.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +282.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1220% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
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 | -61.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +219.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 36.96mg | 411% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.91mg | 83% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 2.3mg | 78% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 5µg | 59% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 646mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.65mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 440mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 5.3mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 1441mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 14.6g | 38% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 170mg | 33% |
| Folate | 132µg | 10µg | 31% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 16mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.34mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 9.78g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 3.06mg | 15% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 15.9g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 3.15g | 13% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 17.6g | 11% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 50.02g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.797mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.586g | 4% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 337kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% |
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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
35%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 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.