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Mackerel vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mackerel and star anise

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium; however, star anise is richer in iron, copper, fiber, calcium, and zinc.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Star anise contains less sodium.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 SeleniumSelenium +1368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +878.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.1%
Contains more IronIron +2540%
Contains more CopperCopper +810%
Contains more ZincZinc +381.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.06mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +57.9%
Contains more WaterWater +350.7%
Contains more OtherOther +93.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~17.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 +97.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Star anise DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Iron 1.4mg 36.96mg 445%
Sodium 4450mg 16mg 193%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 5µg 124%
Manganese 2.3mg 100%
Copper 0.1mg 0.91mg 90%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Calcium 66mg 646mg 58%
Zinc 1.1mg 5.3mg 38%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.586g 30%
Potassium 520mg 1441mg 27%
Phosphorus 254mg 440mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.34mg 27%
Magnesium 60mg 170mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.15g 20%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.65mg 18%
Carbs 0g 50.02g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Fats 25.1g 15.9g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.29mg 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 9.78g 4%
Vitamin A 47µg 16µg 3%
Calories 305kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.06mg 2%
Protein 18.5g 17.6g 2%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 35.42g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Star anise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 4434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.