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Kohlrabi vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kohlrabi and star anise

  • Kohlrabi has more vitamin C, while star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 457% more than kohlrabi.
  • Kohlrabi contains 3 times more vitamin C than star anise. While kohlrabi contains 62mg of vitamin C, star anise contains only 21mg.
  • Kohlrabi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kohlrabi is 20, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kohlrabi, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 7.2% 31% 15% 43% 0.82% 20% 2.6% 18% 3.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +794.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2591.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +311.7%
Contains more IronIron +9140%
Contains more CopperCopper +605.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +17566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +856.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1554.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%

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.
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 207% 0.67% 9.6% 0% 13% 4.6% 7.5% 9.9% 35% 0% 0.25% 12% 6.7%
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 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 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 +853.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +935.3%
Contains more FatsFats +15800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +706.8%
Contains more OtherOther +594%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 10% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 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 -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139614.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6462.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.4mg 36.96mg 457%
Manganese 0.139mg 2.3mg 94%
Copper 0.129mg 0.91mg 87%
Calcium 24mg 646mg 62%
Phosphorus 46mg 440mg 56%
Zinc 0.03mg 5.3mg 48%
Vitamin C 62mg 21mg 46%
Fiber 3.6g 14.6g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.65mg 38%
Magnesium 19mg 170mg 36%
Protein 1.7g 17.6g 32%
Potassium 350mg 1441mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.1g 15.9g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.34mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.29mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.06mg 17%
Calories 27kcal 337kcal 16%
Carbs 6.2g 50.02g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.797mg 13%
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg 8%
Saturated fat 0.013g 0.586g 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 16µg 2%
Folate 16µg 10µg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Net carbs 2.6g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 2.6g N/A
Sodium 20mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0%
Leucine 0.067mg 0%
Lysine 0.056mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi 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
23%
Kohlrabi
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/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.