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Puff pastry vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between puff pastry and star anise

  • The amount of iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium in star anise is higher than in puff pastry.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 430% more than puff pastry.
  • Puff pastry has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of puff pastry is 56, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
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 +390%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +962.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2224.2%
Contains more IronIron +1321.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +691.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +881.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +633.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +364.6%

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.
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 0% 0% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3321.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.34mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 +142.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.8%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more OtherOther +594%
~equal in Carbs ~50.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 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 +605.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Puff pastry Star anise
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 2.6mg 36.96mg 430%
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 3.15g 127%
Copper 0.115mg 0.91mg 88%
Manganese 0.495mg 2.3mg 78%
Calcium 10mg 646mg 64%
Phosphorus 60mg 440mg 54%
Fiber 1.5g 14.6g 52%
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.65mg 49%
Zinc 0.54mg 5.3mg 43%
Potassium 62mg 1441mg 41%
Magnesium 16mg 170mg 37%
Fats 38.5g 15.9g 35%
Selenium 24.5µg 5µg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Saturated fat 5.502g 0.586g 22%
Protein 7.4g 17.6g 20%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.797mg 16%
Vitamin K 16.3µg 14%
Folate 55µg 10µg 11%
Calories 558kcal 337kcal 11%
Sodium 253mg 16mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.06mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.29mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.828g 9.78g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.34mg 1%
Choline 6.2mg 1%
Carbs 45.7g 50.02g 1%
Net carbs 44.2g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 0.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.158mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry 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
24%
Puff pastry
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.916g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.