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Rose hips vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between rose hips and star anise

  • Rose hips have more vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber; however, star anise is higher in iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Rose hips cover your daily vitamin C needs 450% more than star anise.
  • Star anise contains 14 times less vitamin A than rose hips. Rose hips contain 4345IU of vitamin A, while star anise contains 311IU.
  • The glycemic index of star anise is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) 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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 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 -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +282.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.9%
Contains more IronIron +3386.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +705.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2020%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +621.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.5%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
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 +1928.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1256.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +755.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.797mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 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 +514.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1000%
Contains more FatsFats +4576.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +488.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rose hips Star anise DV% diff.
Vitamin C 426mg 21mg 450%
Iron 1.06mg 36.96mg 449%
Copper 0.113mg 0.91mg 89%
Manganese 1.02mg 2.3mg 56%
Phosphorus 61mg 440mg 54%
Calcium 169mg 646mg 48%
Zinc 0.25mg 5.3mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.65mg 44%
Vitamin E 5.84mg 39%
Fiber 24.1g 14.6g 38%
Protein 1.6g 17.6g 32%
Potassium 429mg 1441mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.34mg 27%
Fats 0.34g 15.9g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Magnesium 69mg 170mg 24%
Vitamin A 217µg 16µg 22%
Vitamin K 25.9µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 3.06mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.29mg 10%
Calories 162kcal 337kcal 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Carbs 38.22g 50.02g 4%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3%
Folate 3µg 10µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 16mg 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Net carbs 14.12g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 2.58g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.797mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rose hips 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
140%
Rose hips
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Rose hips
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 - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.