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Pumpkin pie spice vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin pie spice and Star anise?

  • Pumpkin pie spice is higher in Manganese, yet Star anise is higher in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pumpkin pie spice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 589% more.
  • Pumpkin pie spice has 11 times more Saturated Fat than Star anise. While Pumpkin pie spice has 6.53g of Saturated Fat, Star anise has only 0.586g.

We used Spices, pumpkin pie spice and Spices, anise seed types in this article.

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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 97% 205% 59% 739% 161% 65% 51% 6.8% 2067% 51%
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 ManganeseManganese +588.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.3%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +88%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +272.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
~equal in Calcium ~646mg

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 78% 16% 39% 0% 33% 32% 42% 0% 92% 0% 71% 18% 11%
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 CVitamin C +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 69% 8% 4%
Protein: 5.76 g
Fats: 12.6 g
Carbs: 69.28 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 3.9 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 CarbsCarbs +38.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.6%
Contains more FatsFats +26.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 13% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 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 -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +787.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin pie spice Star anise
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie spice Star anise Opinion
Calories 342kcal 337kcal Pumpkin pie spice
Protein 5.76g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 12.6g 15.9g Star anise
Vitamin C 23.4mg 21mg Pumpkin pie spice
Net carbs 54.48g 35.42g Pumpkin pie spice
Carbs 69.28g 50.02g Pumpkin pie spice
Magnesium 136mg 170mg Star anise
Calcium 682mg 646mg Pumpkin pie spice
Potassium 663mg 1441mg Star anise
Iron 19.71mg 36.96mg Star anise
Sugar 7.76g Star anise
Fiber 14.8g 14.6g Pumpkin pie spice
Copper 0.484mg 0.91mg Star anise
Zinc 2.37mg 5.3mg Star anise
Phosphorus 118mg 440mg Star anise
Sodium 52mg 16mg Star anise
Vitamin A 261IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 1.93mg Pumpkin pie spice
Manganese 15.844mg 2.3mg Pumpkin pie spice
Selenium 9.3µg 5µg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 2.243mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.65mg Star anise
Vitamin K 28.4µg Pumpkin pie spice
Folate 24µg 10µg Pumpkin pie spice
Choline 20.8mg Pumpkin pie spice
Saturated Fat 6.53g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 1.102g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie spice 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%
Pumpkin pie spice
39%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
350%
Pumpkin pie spice
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.944g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice 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 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.
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. Pumpkin pie spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171332/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.