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Mandarin orange vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mandarin orange and Star anise

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium in Star anise is higher than in Mandarin orange.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 460% more than Mandarin orange.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +1645.9%
Contains more Iron +24540%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2100%
Contains more Potassium +768.1%
Contains more Zinc +7471.4%
Contains more Copper +2066.7%
Contains more Manganese +5797.4%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +1645.9%
Contains more Iron +24540%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2100%
Contains more Potassium +768.1%
Contains more Zinc +7471.4%
Contains more Copper +2066.7%
Contains more Manganese +5797.4%
Contains more Selenium +4900%

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 Vitamin A +119%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +705.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 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 A +119%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +705.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +792.8%
Contains more Protein +2072.8%
Contains more Fats +5029%
Contains more Carbs +275%
Contains more Other +1775.7%
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 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 +792.8%
Contains more Protein +2072.8%
Contains more Fats +5029%
Contains more Carbs +275%
Contains more Other +1775.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4746.2%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4746.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mandarin orange Star anise
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mandarin orange Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 0.81g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0.31g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 13.34g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 53kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Star anise
Fiber 1.8g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 37mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.15mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 12mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 20mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 166mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 2mg 16mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.042mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.039mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 681IU 311IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 21mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 16µg 10µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.586g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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
17%
Mandarin orange
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
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 - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.547g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.