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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 from Star anise is 394% higher.
  • Star anise is lower in Sodium.

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.
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Selenium +114%
Contains more Calcium +3130%
Contains more Iron +581.9%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +141.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +300.9%
Contains more Manganese +1972.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 440
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Selenium +114%
Contains more Calcium +3130%
Contains more Iron +581.9%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +141.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +300.9%
Contains more Manganese +1972.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 440

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Folate +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Water +144.9%
Contains more Carbs +354.7%
Equal in Other - 6.94
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 Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Water +144.9%
Contains more Carbs +354.7%
Equal in Other - 6.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.6%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 33.2g 17.6g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 15.9g Jerky
Carbs 11g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 410kcal 337kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Star anise
Fiber 1.8g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 20mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 5.42mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 51mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 407mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 597mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 2081mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 8.11mg 5.3mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.111mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 10.7µg 5µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 134µg 10µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 9.78g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
34%
Jerky
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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.