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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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 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%
~equal in Potassium ~1441mg

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% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 +729.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.797mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.65mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 +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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30462.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Star anise 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
18%
Molasses
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.