Onion powder vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are onion powder and star anise different?
- Onion powder is richer in selenium and folate, while star anise is higher in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 413% more than onion powder.
- Onion powder contains 6 times more folate than star anise. Onion powder contains 64µg of folate, while star anise contains 10µg.
Spices, onion powder 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +847.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +853.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.41 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
79.12 g
Water:
5.39 g
Other:
4.04 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1428.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.219 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.31 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 | -62.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4741.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +916.1% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.9mg | 36.96mg | 413% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 2.3mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.59mg | 0.91mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 384mg | 646mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.202g | 9.78g | 24% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 15.9g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.31g | 3.15g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 322mg | 440mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 3.06mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 5µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.29mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 113mg | 170mg | 14% |
| Folate | 64µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Protein | 10.41g | 17.6g | 14% |
| Potassium | 985mg | 1441mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 4.05mg | 5.3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.457mg | 0.34mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 79.12g | 50.02g | 10% |
| Choline | 39mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.718mg | 0.65mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 15.2g | 14.6g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.219g | 0.586g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.732mg | 0.797mg | 1% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 337kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.92g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.63g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
39%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.