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Poppy seed vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Poppy seed and Star anise

  • Poppy seed has more Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Star anise is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 340% more than Poppy seed.
  • Star anise contains 3 times less Manganese than Poppy seed. Poppy seed contains 6.707mg of Manganese, while Star anise contains 2.3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, poppy seed 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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.4%
Contains more IronIron +278.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +720%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 FatsFats +161.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.8%
Contains more WaterWater +60.3%
~equal in Protein ~17.6g
~equal in Other ~6.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +807%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Star anise Opinion
Calories 525kcal 337kcal Poppy seed
Protein 17.99g 17.6g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 15.9g Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 21mg Star anise
Net carbs 8.63g 35.42g Star anise
Carbs 28.13g 50.02g Star anise
Magnesium 347mg 170mg Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 646mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 1441mg Star anise
Iron 9.76mg 36.96mg Star anise
Sugar 2.99g Star anise
Fiber 19.5g 14.6g Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.91mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 5.3mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 440mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 16mg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 2.3mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg 5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.34mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 82µg 10µg Poppy seed
Choline 8.8mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 3.15g Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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
33%
Poppy seed
39%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.