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Mustard vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard and Star anise different?

  • Mustard is richer in Selenium, while Star anise is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 442% more than Mustard.
  • Mustard contains 69 times more Sodium than Star anise. Mustard contains 1104mg of Sodium, while Star anise contains 16mg.

Mustard, prepared, yellow and Spices, anise seed types were used in this article.

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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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 SeleniumSelenium +570%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +254.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +925.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +848%
Contains more IronIron +2195.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1129.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +728.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +307.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445%

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 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +441.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +828.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 WaterWater +777.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +370.6%
Contains more FatsFats +376%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +758%
Contains more OtherOther +105.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -63.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +348.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Star anise Opinion
Calories 60kcal 337kcal Star anise
Protein 3.74g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 3.34g 15.9g Star anise
Vitamin C 0.3mg 21mg Star anise
Net carbs 1.83g 35.42g Star anise
Carbs 5.83g 50.02g Star anise
Magnesium 48mg 170mg Star anise
Calcium 63mg 646mg Star anise
Potassium 152mg 1441mg Star anise
Iron 1.61mg 36.96mg Star anise
Sugar 0.92g Star anise
Fiber 4g 14.6g Star anise
Copper 0.074mg 0.91mg Star anise
Zinc 0.64mg 5.3mg Star anise
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 440mg Star anise
Sodium 1104mg 16mg Star anise
Vitamin A 109IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A 5µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 33.5µg 5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.65mg Star anise
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Folate 7µg 10µg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.009g Star anise
Choline 22.4mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.586g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 3.15g Star anise
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
11%
Mustard
39%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.