Bran raw vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bran raw and star anise
- Bran raw has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, star anise is higher in iron, calcium, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C.
- Star anise covers your daily iron needs 394% more than bran raw.
- Star anise contains 9 times less selenium than bran raw. Bran raw contains 45.2µg of selenium, while star anise contains 5µg.
- The glycemic index of star anise is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Oat bran, raw 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +804% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1013.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +583.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +125.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +70.4% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +420% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +227.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +293.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 5.41mg | 36.96mg | 394% |
Manganese | 5.63mg | 2.3mg | 145% |
Selenium | 45.2µg | 5µg | 73% |
Vitamin B1 | 1.17mg | 0.34mg | 69% |
Calcium | 58mg | 646mg | 59% |
Copper | 0.403mg | 0.91mg | 56% |
Phosphorus | 734mg | 440mg | 42% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.65mg | 37% |
Potassium | 566mg | 1441mg | 26% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
Zinc | 3.11mg | 5.3mg | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 9.78g | 19% |
Magnesium | 235mg | 170mg | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.494mg | 0.797mg | 14% |
Fats | 7.03g | 15.9g | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.934mg | 3.06mg | 13% |
Folate | 52µg | 10µg | 11% |
Vitamin E | 1.01mg | 7% | |
Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.29mg | 5% |
Calories | 246kcal | 337kcal | 5% |
Carbs | 66.22g | 50.02g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.766g | 3.15g | 3% |
Fiber | 15.4g | 14.6g | 3% |
Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
Saturated fat | 1.328g | 0.586g | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
Protein | 17.3g | 17.6g | 1% |
Sodium | 4mg | 16mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 50.82g | 35.42g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.45g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.502mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.374mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.76mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.335mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.964mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.41mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.3 g
Fats:
7.03 g
Carbs:
66.22 g
Water:
6.55 g
Other:
2.9 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +126.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +45.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +139.3% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.766 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 | -55.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +311.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.9% |