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Jackfruit vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jackfruit and star anise?

  • Jackfruit has less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6 than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 459% higher.
  • Jackfruit has a lower glycemic index than star anise.

We used Jackfruit, raw and Spices, anise seed types in this comparison.

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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 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
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 +486.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2591.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.7%
Contains more IronIron +15969.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1097.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3976.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1995.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5248.8%

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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
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 FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 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 +670%
Contains more ProteinProtein +923.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2384.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.1%
Contains more OtherOther +646.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 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 -66.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6209.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3251.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.23mg 36.96mg 459%
Manganese 0.043mg 2.3mg 98%
Copper 0.076mg 0.91mg 93%
Calcium 24mg 646mg 62%
Phosphorus 21mg 440mg 60%
Fiber 1.5g 14.6g 52%
Zinc 0.13mg 5.3mg 47%
Magnesium 29mg 170mg 34%
Protein 1.72g 17.6g 32%
Potassium 448mg 1441mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.65mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.64g 15.9g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 3.15g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.34mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.29mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 3.06mg 13%
Calories 95kcal 337kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.797mg 11%
Fructose 9.19g 11%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Carbs 23.25g 50.02g 9%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 21mg 8%
Folate 24µg 10µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.195g 0.586g 2%
Sodium 2mg 16mg 1%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 16µg 1%
Net carbs 21.75g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 19.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit 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
17%
Jackfruit
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
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 - 19.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit 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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.