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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.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of maple sugar is 63.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +794.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +617.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +425.9%
Contains more IronIron +2195.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +819.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1560.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +81.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17500%
Contains more FatsFats +7850%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +767.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15181.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 1.61mg 36.96mg 442%
Manganese 4.422mg 2.3mg 92%
Copper 0.099mg 0.91mg 90%
Phosphorus 3mg 440mg 62%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Calcium 90mg 646mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.65mg 50%
Magnesium 19mg 170mg 36%
Protein 0.1g 17.6g 35%
Potassium 274mg 1441mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.34mg 28%
Fats 0.2g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 9.78g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.29mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 3.15g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 3.06mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.797mg 15%
Carbs 90.9g 50.02g 14%
Selenium 0.8µg 5µg 8%
Zinc 6.06mg 5.3mg 7%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.036g 0.586g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Calories 354kcal 337kcal 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 84.87g N/A
Sodium 11mg 16mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Star anise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
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.