Peppermint vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Peppermint and Star anise?
- Peppermint is richer in Folate, yet Star anise is richer in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Fiber, and Potassium.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 399% higher.
- Peppermint has 11 times more Folate than Star anise. Peppermint has 114µg of Folate, while Star anise has 10µg.
We used Peppermint, fresh and Spices, anise seed types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +165.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +627.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +377.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +502.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1265.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +314.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +403.9% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +724.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +369.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1591.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +235.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +292.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
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 | -58% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29536.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +520.1% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 70kcal | 337kcal |
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| Protein | 3.75g | 17.6g |
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| Fats | 0.94g | 15.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.89g | 35.42g |
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| Carbs | 14.89g | 50.02g |
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| Magnesium | 80mg | 170mg |
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| Calcium | 243mg | 646mg |
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| Potassium | 569mg | 1441mg |
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 36.96mg |
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| Fiber | 8g | 14.6g |
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| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.91mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 5.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 73mg | 440mg |
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| Sodium | 31mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4248IU | 311IU |
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| Vitamin A | 212µg | 16µg |
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| Manganese | 1.176mg | 2.3mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 3.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.797mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.65mg |
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| Folate | 114µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.246g | 0.586g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 9.78g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3.15g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.281mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg |
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| Valine | 0.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.075mg |
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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
47%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.