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Falafel vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between falafel and star anise

  • The amount of iron, copper, manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, vitamin C, and magnesium in star anise is higher than in falafel.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 419% more than falafel.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of falafel is 33.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1096.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.3%
Contains more IronIron +980.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +252.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +232.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%

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 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 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 FolateFolate +830%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +420%
~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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 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 FatsFats +11.9%
Contains more WaterWater +262.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.1%
Contains more OtherOther +185.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.78g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 3.42mg 36.96mg 419%
Copper 0.258mg 0.91mg 72%
Manganese 0.691mg 2.3mg 70%
Calcium 54mg 646mg 59%
Fiber 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.65mg 40%
Zinc 1.5mg 5.3mg 35%
Phosphorus 192mg 440mg 35%
Potassium 585mg 1441mg 25%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 21mg 22%
Folate 93µg 10µg 21%
Magnesium 82mg 170mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.34mg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.06mg 13%
Sodium 294mg 16mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.29mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.797mg 10%
Protein 13.31g 17.6g 9%
Saturated fat 2.383g 0.586g 8%
Selenium 1µg 5µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 3.15g 7%
Carbs 31.84g 50.02g 6%
Fats 17.8g 15.9g 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 16µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 9.78g 1%
Calories 333kcal 337kcal 0%
Net carbs 31.84g 35.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel 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
17%
Falafel
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.