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Parsnip vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between parsnip and star anise

  • The amount of iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, fiber, magnesium, and potassium in star anise is higher than in parsnip.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 455% more than parsnip.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw 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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
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 less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +486.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1694.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.3%
Contains more IronIron +6164.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +658.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +798.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +519.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +570%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +622.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 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 WaterWater +733.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1366.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +178%
Contains more OtherOther +608.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8632.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6602.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.59mg 36.96mg 455%
Copper 0.12mg 0.91mg 88%
Manganese 0.56mg 2.3mg 76%
Calcium 36mg 646mg 61%
Phosphorus 71mg 440mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.65mg 43%
Zinc 0.59mg 5.3mg 43%
Fiber 4.9g 14.6g 39%
Magnesium 29mg 170mg 34%
Protein 1.2g 17.6g 33%
Potassium 375mg 1441mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.3g 15.9g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.34mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 3.15g 21%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.29mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 3.06mg 15%
Folate 67µg 10µg 14%
Calories 75kcal 337kcal 13%
Carbs 17.99g 50.02g 11%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Selenium 1.8µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.797mg 4%
Vitamin C 17mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.586g 2%
Net carbs 13.09g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Sodium 10mg 16mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip 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
23%
Parsnip
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.