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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 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 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.
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 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 CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +692.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 +846.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1342.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +513%
Contains more OtherOther +1941.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Star anise 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie 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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.