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Peanut vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut and Star anise different?

  • Peanut is higher in Folate, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Star anise is richer in Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 405% higher.
  • Peanut contains 24 times more Folate than Star anise. While Peanut contains 240µg of Folate, Star anise contains only 10µg.
  • Star anise has less Saturated Fat.

Peanuts, all types, raw 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 Copper +25.7%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Calcium +602.2%
Contains more Iron +707%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +104.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Copper +25.7%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Calcium +602.2%
Contains more Iron +707%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +104.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 170

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.
Peanut
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.7%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
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 B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.7%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +209.7%
Contains more Carbs +210.1%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Contains more Other +197.9%
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +209.7%
Contains more Carbs +210.1%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Contains more Other +197.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 25.8g 17.6g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 15.9g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 567kcal 337kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Star anise
Fiber 8.5g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 92mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 4.58mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 168mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 376mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 705mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 18mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 3.27mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 1.144mg 0.91mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 7.2µg 5µg Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.34mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 3.06mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.797mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 240µg 10µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 9.78g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 3.15g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
79%
Peanut
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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.

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.