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Fish sandwich vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fish sandwiches and star anise?

  • Star anise is richer than fish sandwiches in iron, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 443% more.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Spices, anise seed types 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 SeleniumSelenium +260%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +580%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1645.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +599.5%
Contains more IronIron +2364%
Contains more CopperCopper +1113.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +981.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +771.2%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +828.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +407.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71%
Contains more FatsFats +27.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.4%
Contains more OtherOther +225.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 +98.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +276.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1.5mg 36.96mg 443%
Copper 0.075mg 0.91mg 93%
Manganese 0.264mg 2.3mg 89%
Calcium 37mg 646mg 61%
Fiber 1g 14.6g 54%
Phosphorus 116mg 440mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.65mg 45%
Zinc 0.49mg 5.3mg 44%
Potassium 206mg 1441mg 36%
Magnesium 25mg 170mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 16mg 25%
Selenium 18µg 5µg 24%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 21mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 3.15g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 9.78g 18%
Protein 10.29g 17.6g 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.29mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.34mg 11%
Folate 46µg 10µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.797mg 9%
Carbs 26.69g 50.02g 8%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.586g 6%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.06mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Fats 12.45g 15.9g 5%
Calories 257kcal 337kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
27%
Fish sandwich
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.363g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.