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Star anise vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Star anise and Allspice

  • Star anise has more Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Allspice has more Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 374% more than Allspice.
  • Star anise contains 5 times more Zinc than Allspice. While Star anise contains 5.3mg of Zinc, Allspice contains only 1.01mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38%
Contains more IronIron +423.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +424.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +289.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28%
~equal in Calcium ~661mg

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 70% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
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 131% 32% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.86mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +189%
Contains more FatsFats +83%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +49.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1381.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Allspice Opinion
Calories 337kcal 263kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 6.09g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 8.69g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 39.2mg Allspice
Net carbs 35.42g 50.52g Allspice
Carbs 50.02g 72.12g Allspice
Magnesium 170mg 135mg Star anise
Calcium 646mg 661mg Allspice
Potassium 1441mg 1044mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 7.06mg Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 21.6g Allspice
Copper 0.91mg 0.553mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.01mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 113mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 77mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 540IU Allspice
Vitamin A 16µg 27µg Allspice
Manganese 2.3mg 2.943mg Allspice
Selenium 5µg 2.7µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.101mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.063mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.86mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.21mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 36µg Allspice
Saturated Fat 0.586g 2.55g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.66g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 2.36g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Allspice
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
39%
Star anise
26%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.964g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.