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Star anise vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Star anise and Baker's yeast?

  • Star anise is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Calcium, yet Baker's yeast is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 421% higher.
  • Star anise has 34 times more Calcium than Baker's yeast. Star anise has 646mg of Calcium, while Baker's yeast has 19mg.

We used Spices, anise seed and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed types in this comparison.

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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 +3300%
Contains more Iron +1037.2%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +139.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +514.9%
Contains more Manganese +1050%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +62%
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 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +3300%
Contains more Iron +1037.2%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +139.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +514.9%
Contains more Manganese +1050%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +62%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +514.8%
Contains more Folate +7750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +514.8%
Contains more Folate +7750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.5%
Contains more Fats +736.8%
Contains more Carbs +176.4%
Contains more Other +166.9%
Contains more Water +623.3%
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
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Protein +109.5%
Contains more Fats +736.8%
Contains more Carbs +176.4%
Contains more Other +166.9%
Contains more Water +623.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +834.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78650%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +834.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78650%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%

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 Baker's yeast
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 10g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 8.4g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 1.9g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 18.1g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 105kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 8.1g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 19mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 3.25mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 40mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 336mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 601mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 30mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.91mg 0.148mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.2mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 0.1mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.43mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 1.047g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.004g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Baker's yeast
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
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.