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Rice bran oil vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice bran oil and Star anise different?

  • Star anise has more Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 than Rice bran oil.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 461% higher.
  • Rice bran oil contains 34 times more Saturated Fat than Star anise. While Rice bran oil contains 19.7g of Saturated Fat, Star anise contains only 0.586g.

Oil, rice bran and Spices, anise seed are the varieties used 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +52700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +52700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +528.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +528.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1011.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
21% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 19.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 35 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1011.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice bran oil Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 0g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 0g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 100g 15.9g Rice bran oil
Carbs 0g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 884kcal 337kcal Rice bran oil
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 0mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.07mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 0mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 0mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 0mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 0mg 16mg Rice bran oil
Zinc 0mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 0µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 32.3mg Rice bran oil
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 0µg 10µg Star anise
Vitamin K 24.7µg Rice bran oil
Saturated Fat 19.7g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 39.3g 9.78g Rice bran oil
Polyunsaturated fat 35g 3.15g Rice bran oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice bran oil Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Rice bran oil
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Rice bran oil
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.114g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Rice bran oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171013/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.