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Star anise vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on the differences between star anise and American cheese

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, American cheese is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 454% more than American cheese.
  • Star anise has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of star anise is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +553.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +991.7%
Contains more IronIron +5766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1878.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5509.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +304%

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% 5.3% 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 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3926.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1103.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise American cheese DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.63mg 454%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.041mg 98%
Copper 0.91mg 0.046mg 96%
Saturated fat 0.586g 18.057g 79%
Sodium 16mg 1671mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.054mg 46%
Calcium 646mg 1045mg 40%
Potassium 1441mg 132mg 39%
Magnesium 170mg 26mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Phosphorus 440mg 641mg 29%
Selenium 5µg 20.2µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.015mg 27%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.49mg 26%
Vitamin A 16µg 250µg 26%
Fats 15.9g 31.79g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.076mg 19%
Carbs 50.02g 3.7g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.286g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.403mg 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 8.236g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.234mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Calories 337kcal 371kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Protein 17.6g 18.13g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1251.9%
Contains more FatsFats +99.9%
Contains more WaterWater +315.2%
~equal in Protein ~18.13g
~equal in Other ~6.77g

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.9%

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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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.