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Safflower vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between safflower and star anise

  • Safflower has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B6, folate, and phosphorus, while star anise has more iron, calcium, and vitamin C.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 401% more than safflower.
  • Safflower contains 16 times more folate than star anise. While safflower contains 160µg of folate, star anise contains only 10µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried 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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +92%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +728.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.8%
Contains more IronIron +654.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.2%
~equal in Zinc ~5.3mg

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +405.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34%
~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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 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 +141.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.9%
Contains more WaterWater +69.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
~equal in Protein ~17.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +796%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 4.9mg 36.96mg 401%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 3.15g 167%
Copper 1.747mg 0.91mg 93%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.34mg 69%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.797mg 65%
Fiber 14.6g 58%
Calcium 78mg 646mg 57%
Magnesium 353mg 170mg 44%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.65mg 40%
Folate 160µg 10µg 38%
Fats 38.45g 15.9g 35%
Phosphorus 644mg 440mg 29%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Potassium 687mg 1441mg 22%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.586g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 9.78g 12%
Manganese 2.014mg 2.3mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.29mg 10%
Calories 517kcal 337kcal 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 3.06mg 5%
Carbs 34.29g 50.02g 5%
Protein 16.18g 17.6g 3%
Zinc 5.05mg 5.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 16µg 1%
Sodium 3mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 35.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower 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
82%
Safflower
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
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 Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.096g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.