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Jerky vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerky and star anise

  • Jerky has more vitamin B12 and folate; however, star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 394% higher.
  • Star anise is lower in sodium.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
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 more ZincZinc +53%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.4%
Contains more IronIron +581.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +300.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1972.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~440mg

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.
Jerky
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1240%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +389%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more WaterWater +144.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +354.7%
~equal in Other ~6.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 5.42mg 36.96mg 394%
Manganese 0.111mg 2.3mg 95%
Sodium 2081mg 16mg 90%
Copper 0.227mg 0.91mg 76%
Calcium 20mg 646mg 63%
Fiber 1.8g 14.6g 51%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.586g 47%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.65mg 36%
Folate 134µg 10µg 31%
Protein 33.2g 17.6g 31%
Magnesium 51mg 170mg 28%
Zinc 8.11mg 5.3mg 26%
Potassium 597mg 1441mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.34mg 16%
Fats 25.6g 15.9g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.15g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.797mg 13%
Carbs 11g 50.02g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.29mg 11%
Selenium 10.7µg 5µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.06mg 8%
Phosphorus 407mg 440mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 9.78g 4%
Calories 410kcal 337kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
35%
Jerky
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 2065mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.