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Rambutan vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between rambutan 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 rambutan.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 458% more than rambutan.
  • Rambutan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rambutan is 59, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rambutan, canned, syrup pack 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 5% 6.6% 3.7% 13% 22% 2.2% 3.9% 1.4% 45% 0%
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 +2328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2836.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3331%
Contains more IronIron +10460%
Contains more CopperCopper +1278.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +6525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4788.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +570.6%

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 16% 0% 0% 0% 3.3% 5.1% 25% 1.1% 4.6% 0% 0% 6% 0%
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 CVitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3150%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 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 WaterWater +718%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2607.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2917.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rambutan Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.35mg 36.96mg 458%
Copper 0.066mg 0.91mg 94%
Manganese 0.343mg 2.3mg 85%
Phosphorus 9mg 440mg 62%
Calcium 22mg 646mg 62%
Fiber 0.9g 14.6g 55%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.65mg 48%
Zinc 0.08mg 5.3mg 47%
Potassium 42mg 1441mg 41%
Magnesium 7mg 170mg 39%
Protein 0.65g 17.6g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.34mg 27%
Fats 0.21g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.29mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 21mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.018mg 0.797mg 16%
Calories 82kcal 337kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 1.352mg 3.06mg 11%
Carbs 20.87g 50.02g 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 35.42g N/A
Sodium 11mg 16mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rambutan 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
5%
Rambutan
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Rambutan
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rambutan
Rambutan contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.