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Powdered milk vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between powdered milk and star anise

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 456% higher.
  • Star anise is lower in cholesterol.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.

Food types used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
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 CalciumCalcium +41.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +7763.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1037.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5650%
~equal in Potassium ~1441mg

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
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 AVitamin A +1512.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 +49.5%
Contains more FatsFats +68%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.2%
Contains more WaterWater +286.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 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 -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.47mg 36.96mg 456%
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Manganese 0.04mg 2.3mg 98%
Copper 0.08mg 0.91mg 92%
Saturated fat 16.742g 0.586g 73%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.29mg 70%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Phosphorus 776mg 440mg 48%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.797mg 29%
Vitamin A 258µg 16µg 27%
Calcium 912mg 646mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.65mg 27%
Selenium 16.3µg 5µg 21%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Magnesium 85mg 170mg 20%
Zinc 3.34mg 5.3mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 3.15g 17%
Fats 26.71g 15.9g 17%
Protein 26.32g 17.6g 17%
Sodium 371mg 16mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 3.06mg 15%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 21mg 14%
Calories 496kcal 337kcal 8%
Folate 37µg 10µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.34mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 9.78g 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Carbs 38.42g 50.02g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 1330mg 1441mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 38.42g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk 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
93%
Powdered milk
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.