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Star anise vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between star anise and apricots

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium in star anise is higher than in apricots.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 457% more than apricots.
  • Star anise contains 50 times more calcium than apricots. While star anise contains 646mg of calcium, apricots contain only 13mg.
  • Apricots have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apricots is 34, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Apricots, raw.

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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 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4869.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +456.4%
Contains more IronIron +9376.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1066.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1813%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2887%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1103.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1157.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3976.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +349.8%
Contains more OtherOther +837.8%
Contains more WaterWater +805.1%

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
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5652.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3990.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%

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 Apricot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Star anise Apricot DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.39mg 457%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.077mg 97%
Copper 0.91mg 0.078mg 92%
Calcium 646mg 13mg 63%
Phosphorus 440mg 23mg 60%
Fiber 14.6g 2g 50%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.2mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.054mg 46%
Magnesium 170mg 10mg 38%
Potassium 1441mg 259mg 35%
Protein 17.6g 1.4g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.03mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.17g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.39g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.077g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.04mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.6mg 15%
Calories 337kcal 48kcal 14%
Carbs 50.02g 11.12g 13%
Vitamin C 21mg 10mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.24mg 11%
Vitamin A 16µg 96µg 9%
Selenium 5µg 0.1µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.027g 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Choline 2.8mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 9.12g N/A
Sugar 9.24g N/A
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Apricot
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
38%
Star anise
12%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
10%
Apricot

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 - 9.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.