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Ground beef vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ground beef and Star anise?

  • Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Star anise is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 434% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Star anise is lower.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Spices, anise seed types in this article.

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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 Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +282%
Contains more Calcium +1857.6%
Contains more Iron +1528.2%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.1%
Contains more Potassium +497.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Contains more Copper +1051.9%
Contains more Manganese +25455.6%
Equal in Zinc - 5.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +282%
Contains more Calcium +1857.6%
Contains more Iron +1528.2%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.1%
Contains more Potassium +497.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Contains more Copper +1051.9%
Contains more Manganese +25455.6%
Equal in Zinc - 5.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Folate +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.6%
Contains more Water +511.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +190.4%
Equal in Fats - 15.9
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Protein +35.6%
Contains more Water +511.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +190.4%
Equal in Fats - 15.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.1%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 0g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 23.87g 17.6g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 0g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 241kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 33mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 2.27mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 17mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 166mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 241mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 73mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 5.84mg 5.3mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.009mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 19.1µg 5µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.06mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 7µg 10µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Star anise
Trans Fat 1.173g Star anise
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 3.15g Star anise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

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 - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.487g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.