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Jalapeño vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jalapeño and Star anise

  • Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, while Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 459% higher.
  • Star anise contains 6 times less Vitamin C than Jalapeño. Jalapeño contains 118.6mg of Vitamin C, while Star anise contains 21mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, jalapeno, 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.
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Calcium +5283.3%
Contains more Iron +14684%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1592.3%
Contains more Potassium +481%
Contains more Zinc +3685.7%
Contains more Copper +1878.3%
Contains more Manganese +2271.1%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Calcium +5283.3%
Contains more Iron +14684%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1592.3%
Contains more Potassium +481%
Contains more Zinc +3685.7%
Contains more Copper +1878.3%
Contains more Manganese +2271.1%
Contains more Selenium +1150%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +464.8%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
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 A +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +464.8%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +861.1%
Contains more Protein +1834.1%
Contains more Fats +4197.3%
Contains more Carbs +669.5%
Contains more Other +1209.4%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 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 Water +861.1%
Contains more Protein +1834.1%
Contains more Fats +4197.3%
Contains more Carbs +669.5%
Contains more Other +1209.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33624.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2712.5%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33624.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2712.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 0.91g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0.37g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 6.5g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 29kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Star anise
Fiber 2.8g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 12mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.25mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 15mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 26mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 248mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 3mg 16mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.046mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.097mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 0.4µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 1078IU 311IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 16µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 21mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 27µg 10µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.586g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 3.15g Star anise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño 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
64%
Jalapeño
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.494g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.

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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.