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Raisin vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between raisins and star anise

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin C in star anise is higher than in raisins.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 439% more than raisins.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of raisins is 64.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Raisins, seedless 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.
Raisin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -31.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1192%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.4%
Contains more IronIron +1866%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2309.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +335.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%

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.
Raisin
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +813%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +299.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +738.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +61.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +473.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3356.5%
Contains more OtherOther +273.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 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 -90.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19076.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8413.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1.88mg 36.96mg 439%
Manganese 0.299mg 2.3mg 87%
Copper 0.318mg 0.91mg 66%
Calcium 50mg 646mg 60%
Phosphorus 101mg 440mg 48%
Zinc 0.22mg 5.3mg 46%
Fiber 3.7g 14.6g 44%
Fructose 29.68g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.65mg 37%
Magnesium 32mg 170mg 33%
Protein 3.07g 17.6g 29%
Fats 0.46g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 9.78g 24%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 21mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.34mg 20%
Potassium 749mg 1441mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 3.06mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.797mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.29mg 13%
Carbs 79.18g 50.02g 10%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.058g 0.586g 2%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Calories 299kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Starch 2.7g 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 75.48g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 59.19g N/A
Sodium 11mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
11%
Raisin
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.