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Oregano vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oregano and Star anise different?

  • Oregano is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Star anise is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Oregano is 117% higher.
  • Oregano contains 24 times more Folate than Star anise. While Oregano contains 237µg of Folate, Star anise contains only 10µg.

Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, anise seed are the varieties 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 Calcium +147.2%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +117%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +97%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Equal in Iron - 36.96
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +147.2%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +117%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +97%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Equal in Iron - 36.96

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +446.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more Folate +2270%
Contains more Vitamin C +813%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +446.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more Folate +2270%
Contains more Vitamin C +813%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Contains more Other +13.4%
Contains more Protein +95.6%
Contains more Fats +271.5%
Equal in Water - 9.54
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 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 Carbs +37.8%
Contains more Other +13.4%
Contains more Protein +95.6%
Contains more Fats +271.5%
Equal in Water - 9.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1265.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.1%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1265.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 9g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 4.28g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 68.92g 50.02g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Star anise
Fiber 42.5g 14.6g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 646mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 270mg 170mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 1260mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 25mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 2.69mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.633mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 4.99mg 2.3mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 1701IU 311IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 16µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.29mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 3.06mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.797mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.65mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 10µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 3.15g Star anise
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
230%
Oregano
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.965g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.