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Star anise vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Star anise and Apple

  • Apple has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 461% more than Apple.
  • Apple contains 133 times less Zinc than Star anise. Star anise contains 5.3mg of Zinc, while Apple contains 0.04mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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 +10666.7%
Contains more Iron +30700%
Contains more Magnesium +3300%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +1246.7%
Contains more Zinc +13150%
Contains more Copper +3270.4%
Contains more Manganese +6471.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
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 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +10666.7%
Contains more Iron +30700%
Contains more Magnesium +3300%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +1246.7%
Contains more Zinc +13150%
Contains more Copper +3270.4%
Contains more Manganese +6471.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%

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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Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1485.4%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
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 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1485.4%
Contains more Folate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6669.2%
Contains more Fats +9252.9%
Contains more Carbs +262.2%
Contains more Other +3370%
Contains more Water +796.9%
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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +6669.2%
Contains more Fats +9252.9%
Contains more Carbs +262.2%
Contains more Other +3370%
Contains more Water +796.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6076.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6076.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Apple Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 11.41g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 0.26g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.17g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 13.81g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 52kcal Star anise
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 2.4g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 6mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.12mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 5mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 11mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 107mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 5.3mg 0.04mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.027mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.035mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 54IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 3µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 21mg 4.6mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.017mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.026mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.091mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.061mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.041mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 3µg Star anise
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.007g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.051g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Apple
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
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.