Soy sauce vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between soy sauce and star anise
- Soy sauce has less iron, copper, calcium, manganese, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Star anise covers your daily iron needs 444% more than soy sauce.
- Star anise contains 343 times less sodium than soy sauce. Soy sauce contains 5493mg of sodium, while star anise contains 16mg.
- The glycemic index of star anise is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Spices, anise seed.
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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 | +129.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1857.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +231.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2449% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2016.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +509.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +930.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +339.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +645.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2689.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +914.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 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 | -87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11013.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1097.7% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.45mg | 36.96mg | 444% |
| Sodium | 5493mg | 16mg | 238% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.91mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 646mg | 61% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 2.3mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 14.6g | 55% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 5.3mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 440mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.65mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 1441mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.34mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 9.78g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 15.9g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 170mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 3.15g | 19% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 17.6g | 19% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 50.02g | 15% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 337kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.797mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 3.06mg | 5% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.586g | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0% |
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
12%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 5477mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.513g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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.