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Star anise vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Star anise and Almond

  • Star anise has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Zinc, while Almond has more Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 416% more than Almond.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Star anise is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Nuts, almonds.

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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 Calcium +140.1%
Contains more Iron +896.2%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.9%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 481
Equal in Manganese - 2.179
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Calcium +140.1%
Contains more Iron +896.2%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.9%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 481
Equal in Manganese - 2.179

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.
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Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +15450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +340%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +132.1%
Contains more Water +116.3%
Contains more Other +134.5%
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Fats +214%
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Carbs +132.1%
Contains more Water +116.3%
Contains more Other +134.5%
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Fats +214%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.4%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.4%

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 Almond
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Almond Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 9.05g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 21.15g Almond
Fats 15.9g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 50.02g 21.55g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 12.5g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 269mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 3.71mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 440mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 1441mg 733mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 5.3mg 3.12mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 2.3mg 2.179mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 4.1µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 2IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.205mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.471mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.137mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 44µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 3.802g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.216g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.