Smoothie vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are smoothie and star anise different?
- Smoothie is higher in vitamin B12; however, star anise is richer in iron, calcium, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 460% higher.
- Smoothie has a lower glycemic index (44) than star anise (89).
Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 more CalciumCalcium | +1475.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5904.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +24540% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +275% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +692.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 0.15mg | 36.96mg | 460% |
Copper | 0.91mg | 101% | |
Manganese | 2.3mg | 100% | |
Phosphorus | 440mg | 63% | |
Calcium | 41mg | 646mg | 61% |
Fiber | 0g | 14.6g | 58% |
Zinc | 5.3mg | 48% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.65mg | 44% |
Potassium | 24mg | 1441mg | 42% |
Magnesium | 170mg | 40% | |
Protein | 1.22g | 17.6g | 33% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 28% | |
Fats | 0g | 15.9g | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 24% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 22% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 21% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
Calories | 37kcal | 337kcal | 15% |
Carbs | 8.16g | 50.02g | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 3.06mg | 14% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0µg | 10% |
Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 21mg | 4% |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Saturated fat | 0g | 0.586g | 3% |
Vitamin A | 16µg | 2% | |
Sodium | 29mg | 16mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.16g | 35.42g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.35g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.22 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.28 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Contains more WaterWater | +846.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1342.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +513% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1941.2% |