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Ostrich vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and star anise different?

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while star anise is higher in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 427% more than ostrich.
  • Star anise is lower in cholesterol.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index (89) than ostrich (0).

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +580%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.1%
Contains more IronIron +1224.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +498.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12005.3%
~equal in Zinc ~5.3mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 ProteinProtein +61.9%
Contains more WaterWater +618.1%
Contains more FatsFats +518.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1514%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
4% 72% 23%
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 -41.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +908.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +615.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 2.79mg 36.96mg 427%
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Manganese 0.019mg 2.3mg 99%
Copper 0.152mg 0.91mg 84%
Calcium 6mg 646mg 64%
Selenium 37.5µg 5µg 59%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Magnesium 25mg 170mg 35%
Potassium 362mg 1441mg 32%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Phosphorus 251mg 440mg 27%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 3.06mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Protein 28.49g 17.6g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 9.78g 22%
Fats 2.57g 15.9g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.15g 18%
Carbs 0g 50.02g 17%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.797mg 10%
Calories 145kcal 337kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.34mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.65mg 8%
Zinc 4.85mg 5.3mg 4%
Sodium 80mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Saturated fat 1g 0.586g 2%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 35.42g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.29mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Star anise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
97%
Ostrich
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.414g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.