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Brazil nut vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brazil nut and star anise

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, star anise is richer in iron, calcium, manganese, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3476% more than star anise.
  • Star anise has 28 times less saturated fat than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of saturated fat, while star anise has 0.586g.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of brazil nut is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
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 +121.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +303.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.7%
Contains more IronIron +1421%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.1%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +937.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +333.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +543.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 FatsFats +322%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +326.1%
Contains more WaterWater +178.9%
Contains more OtherOther +102.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +674.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Star anise DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 5µg 3476%
Iron 2.43mg 36.96mg 432%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 3.15g 142%
Copper 1.743mg 0.91mg 93%
Fats 67.1g 15.9g 79%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.586g 71%
Magnesium 376mg 170mg 49%
Calcium 160mg 646mg 49%
Manganese 1.223mg 2.3mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.65mg 42%
Phosphorus 725mg 440mg 41%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 9.78g 35%
Fiber 7.5g 14.6g 28%
Potassium 659mg 1441mg 23%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.34mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.29mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 3.06mg 17%
Calories 659kcal 337kcal 16%
Carbs 11.74g 50.02g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.797mg 12%
Zinc 4.06mg 5.3mg 11%
Protein 14.32g 17.6g 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Folate 22µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Sodium 3mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut 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
27%
Brazil nut
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.548g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.