Molasses vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between molasses and star anise?
- Molasses are richer in selenium, yet star anise is richer in iron, phosphorus, fiber, copper, zinc, calcium, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin C.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 403% higher.
- Molasses have 4 times more selenium than star anise. Molasses have 17.8µg of selenium, while star anise has 5µg.
We used Molasses and Spices, anise seed types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +256% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +215.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +683.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1727.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1319.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.3% |
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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +729.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +229% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 36.96mg | 403% |
| Fiber | 0g | 14.6g | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 440mg | 58% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.91mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 5.3mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 646mg | 44% |
| Protein | 0g | 17.6g | 35% |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 2.3mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.34mg | 25% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 15.9g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 9.78g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 5µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.29mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 3.15g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 170mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 3.06mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 50.02g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.586g | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 337kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 1441mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.797mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15800% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
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 | -96.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30462.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6200% |
