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Grape vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between grapes and star anise

  • The amount of iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium in star anise is higher than in grapes.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 458% more than grapes.
  • Grapes have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapes is 49, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Grapes, american type (slip skin), raw 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.
Grape
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 4.2% 17% 11% 13% 1.1% 4.3% 0.26% 94% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4514.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +654.5%
Contains more IronIron +12644.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2175%
Contains more ZincZinc +13150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%

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.
Grape
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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 13% 1.7% 3.8% 0% 23% 13% 5.6% 1.4% 25% 0% 37% 3% 3.1%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +490.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grape
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17% 81%
Protein: 0.63 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 17.15 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.57 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 WaterWater +752.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2693.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4442.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1117.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grape
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50% 6% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69757.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2988.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.29mg 36.96mg 458%
Copper 0.04mg 0.91mg 97%
Manganese 0.718mg 2.3mg 69%
Calcium 14mg 646mg 63%
Phosphorus 10mg 440mg 61%
Fiber 0.9g 14.6g 55%
Zinc 0.04mg 5.3mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.65mg 42%
Magnesium 5mg 170mg 39%
Potassium 191mg 1441mg 37%
Protein 0.63g 17.6g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.35g 15.9g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.34mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 3.15g 20%
Vitamin C 4mg 21mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.29mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 3.06mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.024mg 0.797mg 15%
Calories 67kcal 337kcal 14%
Vitamin K 14.6µg 12%
Carbs 17.15g 50.02g 11%
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg 9%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.114g 0.586g 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 16µg 1%
Sodium 2mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Choline 5.6mg 1%
Net carbs 16.25g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 16.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.017mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.005mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grape 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
10%
Grape
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Grape
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape
Grape contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grape
Grape is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape
Grape is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Grape
Grape is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Grape - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174682/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.