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Jujube vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jujube and star anise different?

  • Jujube is richer in vitamin C, while star anise is higher in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 456% more than jujube.
  • Jujube contains 3 times more vitamin C than star anise. Jujube contains 69mg of vitamin C, while star anise contains 21mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index (89) than jujube (27).

Jujube, raw and Spices, anise seed types were used 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.
Jujube
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.3% 22% 18% 24% 1.4% 9.9% 0.39% 11% 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 -81.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2976.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.4%
Contains more IronIron +7600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1146.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +10500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1813%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2638.1%

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.
Jujube
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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 230% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 9.2% 17% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +702.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
Jujube
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20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 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 +716.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1366.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1260.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jujube Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.48mg 36.96mg 456%
Manganese 0.084mg 2.3mg 96%
Copper 0.073mg 0.91mg 93%
Calcium 21mg 646mg 63%
Phosphorus 23mg 440mg 60%
Fiber 14.6g 58%
Vitamin C 69mg 21mg 53%
Zinc 0.05mg 5.3mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.65mg 44%
Magnesium 10mg 170mg 38%
Potassium 250mg 1441mg 35%
Protein 1.2g 17.6g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.34mg 27%
Fats 0.2g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.29mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 3.06mg 14%
Calories 79kcal 337kcal 13%
Carbs 20.23g 50.02g 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Folate 10µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 16µg 2%
Sodium 3mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 20.23g 35.42g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jujube 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
22%
Jujube
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Jujube
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.