Oats vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oats and star anise
- Oats have more manganese and vitamin B1; however, star anise is richer in iron, calcium, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B3.
- Star anise covers your daily iron needs 403% more than oats.
- Star anise has 2 times less vitamin B1 than oats. Oats have 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while star anise has 0.34mg.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of oats is 59.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1096.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +683.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +124.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +218.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +446.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +303.5% |
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Protein
~17.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 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 | -51.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +349% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.72mg | 36.96mg | 403% |
| Manganese | 4.916mg | 2.3mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 646mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.65mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.34mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 0.91mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 1441mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 9.78g | 19% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 14.6g | 16% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 15.9g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 3.06mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 5.3mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 440mg | 12% |
| Folate | 56µg | 10µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.29mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.797mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 50.02g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 3.15g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 0.586g | 3% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 337kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 17.6g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0% |
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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
30%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.631g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.