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Soursop vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between soursop and star anise?

  • Star anise is richer than soursop in iron, copper, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 455% more.
  • The glycemic index of soursop is lower.

We used Soursop, raw 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 15% 4.2% 25% 23% 29% 2.7% 12% 1.8% 0% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +709.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4514.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +418.3%
Contains more IronIron +6060%
Contains more CopperCopper +958.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +5200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1529.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%

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 69% 0% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 17% 15% 14% 0% 1% 11% 4.1%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1001.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 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 +750.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1660%
Contains more FatsFats +5200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197%
Contains more OtherOther +891.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 43% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10766.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4465.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soursop Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.6mg 36.96mg 455%
Manganese 2.3mg 100%
Copper 0.086mg 0.91mg 92%
Calcium 14mg 646mg 63%
Phosphorus 27mg 440mg 59%
Zinc 0.1mg 5.3mg 47%
Fiber 3.3g 14.6g 45%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.65mg 45%
Magnesium 21mg 170mg 35%
Potassium 278mg 1441mg 34%
Protein 1g 17.6g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.09g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.3g 15.9g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.34mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.29mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 3.06mg 14%
Calories 66kcal 337kcal 14%
Carbs 16.84g 50.02g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.253mg 0.797mg 11%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Saturated fat 0.051g 0.586g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Folate 14µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 21mg 0%
Net carbs 13.54g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 13.54g N/A
Sodium 14mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soursop 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
12%
Soursop
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Soursop
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 Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soursop
Soursop contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Soursop
Soursop is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/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.