Pretzel vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pretzel and star anise different?
- Pretzel is higher in folate; however, star anise is richer in iron, copper, calcium, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 405% higher.
- Pretzel contains 78 times more sodium than star anise. While pretzel contains 1240mg of sodium, star anise contains only 16mg.
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +486.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2292.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +546.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +707% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +483.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +409.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +243.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1560% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +778.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +442.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +204.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1245.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 36.96mg | 405% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.91mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 646mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 2.3mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 16mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 440mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14.6g | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.65mg | 44% |
| Folate | 166µg | 10µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 5.3mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 1441mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 170mg | 34% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 9.78g | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 21mg | 21% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 15.9g | 20% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 17.6g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 3.06mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 3.15g | 12% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 50.02g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.797mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 337kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 0.586g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
37%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1224mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.