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Egg white vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Egg white and Star anise?

  • Egg white has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Magnesium, and Potassium than Star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 461% higher.

We used Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +9128.6%
Contains more Iron +46100%
Contains more Magnesium +1445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2833.3%
Contains more Potassium +784%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +17566.7%
Contains more Copper +3856.5%
Contains more Manganese +20809.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +9128.6%
Contains more Iron +46100%
Contains more Magnesium +1445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2833.3%
Contains more Potassium +784%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +17566.7%
Contains more Copper +3856.5%
Contains more Manganese +20809.1%

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 B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12900%
Contains more Folate +150%
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% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 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 B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12900%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +817.9%
Contains more Protein +61.5%
Contains more Fats +9252.9%
Contains more Carbs +6752.1%
Contains more Other +1001.6%
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 +817.9%
Contains more Protein +61.5%
Contains more Fats +9252.9%
Contains more Carbs +6752.1%
Contains more Other +1001.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 10.9g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0.17g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 0.73g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 52kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.71g Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 7mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.08mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 11mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 15mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 163mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 166mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.03mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.023mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.011mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 20µg 5µg Egg white
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.29mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 4µg 10µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Egg white
Tryptophan 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0g 0.586g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
11%
Egg white
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.