Fenugreek vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fenugreek and star anise
- Fenugreek has more fiber, copper, and folate, while star anise has more calcium, manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for calcium is 47% higher.
- Star anise contains 6 times less folate than fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 57µg of folate, while star anise contains 10µg.
- Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fenugreek is 0, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +267% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +470% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +148% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.1% |
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Water
~9.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
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 | -59.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.228mg | 2.3mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 646mg | 47% |
| Iron | 33.53mg | 36.96mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 14.6g | 40% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 5.3mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 24% | |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.91mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 440mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 21mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 1441mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 6.41g | 15.9g | 15% |
| Folate | 57µg | 10µg | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 17.6g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 3.06mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.29mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 170mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.586g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 50.02g | 3% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 337kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0% |
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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
30%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.874g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.