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Papadum vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between papadum and star anise

  • Papadum has more folate, magnesium, and fiber; however, star anise is richer in iron, calcium, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and zinc.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 365% more.
  • Papadum contains 109 times more sodium than star anise. Papadum contains 1745mg of sodium, while star anise contains 16mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of papadum is 46.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Papad 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +59.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +351.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.1%
Contains more IronIron +373.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.91mg

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% 4.3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2090%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 +45.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +389.2%
Contains more WaterWater +173.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 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 -45.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1738.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 7.8mg 36.96mg 365%
Sodium 1745mg 16mg 75%
Folate 219µg 10µg 52%
Calcium 143mg 646mg 50%
Manganese 1.562mg 2.3mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.65mg 28%
Magnesium 271mg 170mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.532g 9.78g 23%
Fats 3.25g 15.9g 19%
Zinc 3.4mg 5.3mg 17%
Protein 25.56g 17.6g 16%
Fiber 18.6g 14.6g 16%
Potassium 1000mg 1441mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 3.15g 13%
Copper 0.998mg 0.91mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 3.06mg 10%
Phosphorus 385mg 440mg 8%
Selenium 8.3µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.34mg 5%
Carbs 59.87g 50.02g 3%
Saturated fat 1.084g 0.586g 2%
Calories 371kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.797mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.29mg 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 41.27g 35.42g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin A 13µg 16µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Choline 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0%
Threonine 0.886mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 1.695mg 0%
Methionine 0.372mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0%
Valine 1.434mg 0%
Histidine 0.715mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
34%
Papadum
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 - 1729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.498g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.