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Currant vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Currant and Star anise?

  • Currant has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium than Star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 450% higher.

We used Currants, red and white, raw and Spices, anise seed types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +1857.6%
Contains more Iron +3596%
Contains more Magnesium +1207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +424%
Contains more Zinc +2204.3%
Contains more Copper +750.5%
Contains more Manganese +1136.6%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +1857.6%
Contains more Iron +3596%
Contains more Magnesium +1207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +424%
Contains more Zinc +2204.3%
Contains more Copper +750.5%
Contains more Manganese +1136.6%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%

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 C +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +640.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2960%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +828.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
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 C +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +640.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2960%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +828.6%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +780%
Contains more Protein +1157.1%
Contains more Fats +7850%
Contains more Carbs +262.5%
Contains more Other +967.7%
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 Water +780%
Contains more Protein +1157.1%
Contains more Fats +7850%
Contains more Carbs +262.5%
Contains more Other +967.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34828.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3479.5%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34828.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3479.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 1.4g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0.2g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 13.8g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 56kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g Star anise
Fiber 4.3g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 33mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 1mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 13mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 44mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 275mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 1mg 16mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.107mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.186mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 42IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 41mg 21mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 8µg 10µg Star anise
Vitamin K 11µg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.586g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
18%
Currant
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.