Spaghetti vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spaghetti and star anise
- Spaghetti has more selenium, while star anise has more iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium.
- Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 456% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains 5 times more selenium than star anise. While spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, star anise contains only 5µg.
- Spaghetti has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +428% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +844.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7292% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +810% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +939.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +658.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +614.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +665% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +611.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1226.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +551.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1609.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2378.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 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 | -70% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7365.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +866.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 36.96mg | 456% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.91mg | 90% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 2.3mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 646mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 440mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 14.6g | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.65mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 5.3mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1441mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 5µg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 170mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.34mg | 27% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 17.6g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 9.78g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 15.9g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.29mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 3.15g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3.06mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.797mg | 14% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 337kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 50.02g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.586g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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
3%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)