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Danish pastry vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Danish pastry and Star anise?

  • Star anise is richer than Danish pastry in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 440% more.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Spices, anise seed types 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.
Contains more Selenium +278%
Contains more Calcium +1745.7%
Contains more Iron +1953.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.4%
Contains more Potassium +1370.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +657.1%
Contains more Copper +922.5%
Contains more Manganese +555.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +278%
Contains more Calcium +1745.7%
Contains more Iron +1953.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.4%
Contains more Potassium +1370.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +657.1%
Contains more Copper +922.5%
Contains more Manganese +555.3%

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 Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +143%
Contains more Vitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1525%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +143%
Contains more Vitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Contains more Water +229.1%
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Other +362.7%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 Fats +37.7%
Contains more Water +229.1%
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Other +362.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.3%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 35.42g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 21.9g 15.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 374kcal 337kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Star anise
Fiber 1g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 35mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 1.8mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 15mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 108mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 98mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 417mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.7mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.089mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.351mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 18.9µg 5µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 16µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 60µg 10µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.586g Star anise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 9.78g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
23%
Danish pastry
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.208g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.