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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 from 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.

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 Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +64500%
Contains more Iron +28330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1995.2%
Contains more Potassium +441.7%
Contains more Zinc +10500%
Contains more Copper +438.5%
Contains more Manganese +4323.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +64500%
Contains more Iron +28330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1995.2%
Contains more Potassium +441.7%
Contains more Zinc +10500%
Contains more Copper +438.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Longan
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Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +920%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +920%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +767.4%
Contains more Protein +1243.5%
Contains more Fats +15800%
Contains more Carbs +230.4%
Contains more Other +891.4%
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 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 Water +767.4%
Contains more Protein +1243.5%
Contains more Fats +15800%
Contains more Carbs +230.4%
Contains more Other +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.
Longan 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 1.31g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0.1g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 15.14g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 60kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 1.1g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 1mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.13mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 10mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 21mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 266mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 0mg 16mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.169mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.052mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 84mg 21mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg Star anise
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan
Saturated Fat 0.586g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Longan 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
27%
Longan
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
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?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.