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Pork vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork and star anise

  • Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12; however, star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 451% higher.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than pork.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 SeleniumSelenium +806%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.7%
Contains more IronIron +4148.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1146.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25455.6%

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.
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 ProteinProtein +55.2%
Contains more WaterWater +506.6%
Contains more FatsFats +14.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +679.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.87mg 36.96mg 451%
Manganese 0.009mg 2.3mg 100%
Copper 0.073mg 0.91mg 93%
Selenium 45.3µg 5µg 73%
Calcium 19mg 646mg 63%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.34mg 45%
Magnesium 28mg 170mg 34%
Potassium 423mg 1441mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Phosphorus 246mg 440mg 28%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Zinc 2.39mg 5.3mg 26%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 21mg 23%
Saturated fat 5.23g 0.586g 21%
Protein 27.32g 17.6g 19%
Choline 93.9mg 17%
Carbs 0g 50.02g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.65mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.15g 13%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 3.06mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 9.78g 9%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Calories 242kcal 337kcal 5%
Fats 13.92g 15.9g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.797mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 16µg 2%
Sodium 62mg 16mg 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 35.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.644g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.