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Maple sugar vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Maple sugar and Star anise

  • Maple sugar has more Manganese, however, Star anise is richer in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 442% more.
  • Maple sugar contains 2 times more Manganese than Star anise. Maple sugar contains 4.422mg of Manganese, while Star anise contains 2.3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, maple 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 -31.3%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +92.3%
Contains more Calcium +617.8%
Contains more Iron +2195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +794.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14566.7%
Contains more Potassium +425.9%
Contains more Copper +819.2%
Contains more Selenium +525%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +92.3%
Contains more Calcium +617.8%
Contains more Iron +2195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +794.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14566.7%
Contains more Potassium +425.9%
Contains more Copper +819.2%
Contains more Selenium +525%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1560.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1560.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +81.7%
Contains more Protein +17500%
Contains more Fats +7850%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +767.5%
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +81.7%
Contains more Protein +17500%
Contains more Fats +7850%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +767.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15181.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3050%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15181.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3050%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 35.42g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0.2g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 90.9g 50.02g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 337kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 90mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 1.61mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 19mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 3mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 274mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 11mg 16mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 5.3mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 4.422mg 2.3mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 0µg 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.586g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.