Ground ginger vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Ground ginger and Star anise
- Ground ginger has more Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Star anise has more Iron, Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
- Ground ginger covers your daily need of Manganese 1348% more than Star anise.
- Ground ginger contains 11 times more Selenium than Star anise. While Ground ginger contains 55.8µg of Selenium, Star anise contains only 5µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, ginger, ground 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 | +25.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1347.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1016% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +86.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +89.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +45.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +214.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2900% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +936.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +639.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +96% |
Contains more FatsFats | +275% |
Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
~equal in
Water
~9.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 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 | -77.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1941.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 335kcal | 337kcal | |
Protein | 8.98g | 17.6g | |
Fats | 4.24g | 15.9g | |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 21mg | |
Net carbs | 57.52g | 35.42g | |
Carbs | 71.62g | 50.02g | |
Magnesium | 214mg | 170mg | |
Calcium | 114mg | 646mg | |
Potassium | 1320mg | 1441mg | |
Iron | 19.8mg | 36.96mg | |
Sugar | 3.39g | ||
Fiber | 14.1g | 14.6g | |
Copper | 0.48mg | 0.91mg | |
Zinc | 3.64mg | 5.3mg | |
Phosphorus | 168mg | 440mg | |
Sodium | 27mg | 16mg | |
Vitamin A | 30IU | 311IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 16µg | |
Manganese | 33.3mg | 2.3mg | |
Selenium | 55.8µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.34mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.29mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 9.62mg | 3.06mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 0.797mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.626mg | 0.65mg | |
Vitamin K | 0.8µg | ||
Folate | 13µg | 10µg | |
Choline | 41.2mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.599g | 0.586g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.479g | 9.78g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.929g | 3.15g | |
Tryptophan | 0.152mg | ||
Threonine | 0.289mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.341mg | ||
Leucine | 0.513mg | ||
Lysine | 0.241mg | ||
Methionine | 0.089mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | ||
Valine | 0.411mg | ||
Histidine | 0.199mg | ||
Fructose | 1.78g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g |
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Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
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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
34%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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