Pastry vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pastry and star anise different?
- Star anise has more iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium than pastry.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 430% higher.
- Pastry contains 16 times more saturated fat than star anise. While pastry contains 9.643g of saturated fat, star anise contains only 0.586g.
- Pastry has a lower glycemic index (59) than star anise (89).
Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 SeleniumSelenium | +384% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +962.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6360% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2262.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1343.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +698.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +633.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +371.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +680% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2995.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +594% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.9% |
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 Sodium |
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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 | 2.56mg | 36.96mg | 430% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.91mg | 88% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 2.3mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 646mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 440mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 14.6g | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.65mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 5.3mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 0.586g | 41% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1441mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 170mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 5µg | 35% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 15.9g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 9.78g | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 17.6g | 21% |
| Folate | 78µg | 10µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.797mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 3.15g | 12% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 337kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 3.06mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.34mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 50.02g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% |
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
28%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.057g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry 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.