Longan vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between longan and star anise
- Longan has more vitamin C; however, star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 460% higher.
- Star anise has 4 times less vitamin C than longan. Longan has 84mg of vitamin C, while star anise has 21mg.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index than longan.
Food types used in this article are Longans, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +441.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28330.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +438.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1995.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4323.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +996.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +920% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +767.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1243.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +891.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 36.96mg | 460% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 2.3mg | 98% |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 0.91mg | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 21mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 646mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 440mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 14.6g | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 50% | |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 5.3mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 170mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 1441mg | 35% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 17.6g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.34mg | 26% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 15.9g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 3.06mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 60kcal | 337kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 50.02g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.29mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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)