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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
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% |
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% |