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Spinach raw vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are spinach raw and star anise different?

  • Spinach raw is higher in vitamin A and folate; however, star anise is richer in iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 428% higher.
  • Spinach raw contains 30 times more vitamin A than star anise. While spinach raw contains 9377IU of vitamin A, star anise contains only 311IU.
  • Spinach raw has a lower glycemic index (32) than star anise (89).

Spinach, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +115.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +552.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.2%
Contains more IronIron +1263.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +798%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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 CVitamin C +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2831.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1840%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 +858.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +515.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3976.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1278%
Contains more OtherOther +303.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1809.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach raw Star anise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Spinach raw Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 2.71mg 36.96mg 428%
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Copper 0.13mg 0.91mg 87%
Manganese 0.897mg 2.3mg 61%
Phosphorus 49mg 440mg 56%
Calcium 99mg 646mg 55%
Fiber 2.2g 14.6g 50%
Vitamin A 469µg 16µg 50%
Folate 194µg 10µg 46%
Zinc 0.53mg 5.3mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.65mg 35%
Protein 2.86g 17.6g 29%
Potassium 558mg 1441mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.39g 15.9g 24%
Magnesium 79mg 170mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.34mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 3.15g 20%
Calories 23kcal 337kcal 16%
Carbs 3.63g 50.02g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 3.06mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.797mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 21mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.29mg 8%
Selenium 1µg 5µg 7%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Sodium 79mg 16mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.063g 0.586g 2%
Net carbs 1.43g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Star anise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.