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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 for 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.
  • Rice bran oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than star anise (89).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +52700%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +528.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 42% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 35 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +301.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1011.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 0.07mg 36.96mg 461%
Vitamin E 32.3mg 215%
Polyunsaturated fat 35g 3.15g 212%
Fats 100g 15.9g 129%
Copper 0.91mg 101%
Manganese 2.3mg 100%
Saturated fat 19.7g 0.586g 87%
Monounsaturated fat 39.3g 9.78g 74%
Calcium 0mg 646mg 65%
Phosphorus 0mg 440mg 63%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.65mg 50%
Zinc 0mg 5.3mg 48%
Potassium 0mg 1441mg 42%
Magnesium 0mg 170mg 40%
Protein 0g 17.6g 35%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.34mg 28%
Calories 884kcal 337kcal 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.29mg 22%
Vitamin K 24.7µg 21%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.06mg 19%
Carbs 0g 50.02g 17%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.797mg 16%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Sodium 0mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 35.42g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice bran oil 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
54%
Rice bran oil
38%
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.