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Custard apple vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are custard apple and star anise different?

  • Star anise is higher than custard apple in iron, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 453% more than custard apple.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index (89) than custard apple (54).

Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Spices, anise seed types were used 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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +844.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2053.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +277.2%
Contains more IronIron +5105.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1995.2%

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +512%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +490.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 +649.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +935.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.5%
Contains more OtherOther +594%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -60.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Custard apple Star anise
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.71mg 36.96mg 453%
Copper 0.91mg 101%
Manganese 2.3mg 100%
Calcium 30mg 646mg 62%
Phosphorus 21mg 440mg 60%
Fiber 2.4g 14.6g 49%
Zinc 5.3mg 48%
Magnesium 18mg 170mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.65mg 33%
Protein 1.7g 17.6g 32%
Potassium 382mg 1441mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.6g 15.9g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.34mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3.06mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.29mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.797mg 13%
Calories 101kcal 337kcal 12%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Carbs 25.2g 50.02g 8%
Folate 10µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.586g 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 21mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 35.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard apple 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
14%
Custard apple
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.