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French toast vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between French toast and Star anise

  • French toast contains less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium than Star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 441% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 Selenium +302%
Contains more Calcium +546%
Contains more Iron +2113.2%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.1%
Contains more Potassium +975.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +691%
Contains more Copper +1469%
Contains more Manganese +1123.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +302%
Contains more Calcium +546%
Contains more Iron +2113.2%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.1%
Contains more Potassium +975.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +691%
Contains more Copper +1469%
Contains more Manganese +1123.4%

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 A +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +778.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 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 A +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +778.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +473.4%
Contains more Protein +128.6%
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Carbs +100.1%
Contains more Other +285.6%
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +473.4%
Contains more Protein +128.6%
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Carbs +100.1%
Contains more Other +285.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.4%
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French toast Star anise
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 25g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 7.7g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 10.8g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 25g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 229kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 100mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 1.67mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 17mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 117mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 134mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 479mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.67mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.058mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.188mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 20.1µg 5µg French toast
Vitamin A 503IU 311IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 124µg 16µg French toast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.29mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 43µg 10µg French toast
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg French toast
Tryptophan 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 2.723g 0.586g Star anise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
26%
French toast
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.137g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.