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Paprika vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Paprika and Star anise

  • Paprika has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, however, Star anise is richer in Iron, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A needs 272% more than Star anise.
  • Star anise has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Paprika. Paprika has 1.23mg of Vitamin B2, while Star anise has 0.29mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 PotassiumPotassium +58.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.1%
Contains more IronIron +74.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~170mg

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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15737.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.34mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +11.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +23.4%
~equal in Carbs ~50.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +477%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Star anise Opinion
Calories 282kcal 337kcal Star anise
Protein 14.14g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 12.89g 15.9g Star anise
Vitamin C 0.9mg 21mg Star anise
Net carbs 19.09g 35.42g Star anise
Carbs 53.99g 50.02g Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 170mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg 646mg Star anise
Potassium 2280mg 1441mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 36.96mg Star anise
Sugar 10.34g Star anise
Fiber 34.9g 14.6g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.91mg Star anise
Zinc 4.33mg 5.3mg Star anise
Phosphorus 314mg 440mg Star anise
Sodium 68mg 16mg Star anise
Vitamin A 49254IU 311IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 16µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 6.3µg 5µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.29mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 3.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.797mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.65mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 10µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 3.15g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
385%
Paprika
39%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.