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Corn raw vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn raw and Star anise different?

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium than Corn raw.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 456% higher.

Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Spices, anise seed are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +32200%
Contains more Iron +7007.7%
Contains more Magnesium +359.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.4%
Contains more Potassium +433.7%
Contains more Zinc +1052.2%
Contains more Copper +1585.2%
Contains more Manganese +1311%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Equal in Sodium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +32200%
Contains more Iron +7007.7%
Contains more Magnesium +359.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.4%
Contains more Potassium +433.7%
Contains more Zinc +1052.2%
Contains more Copper +1585.2%
Contains more Manganese +1311%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Equal in Sodium - 16

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.
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Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +598.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
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 Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +598.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +697.2%
Contains more Protein +438.2%
Contains more Fats +1077.8%
Contains more Carbs +167.5%
Contains more Other +1001.6%
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 +697.2%
Contains more Protein +438.2%
Contains more Fats +1077.8%
Contains more Carbs +167.5%
Contains more Other +1001.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2163.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.8%
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2163.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 3.27g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 1.35g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 18.7g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 86kcal 337kcal Star anise
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g Star anise
Fiber 2g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 2mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.52mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 37mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 89mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 270mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 15mg 16mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.46mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.054mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.163mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 187IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.07mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 6.8mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 42µg 10µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.325g 0.586g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 3.15g Star anise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Corn raw
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.