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Star anise vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Star anise and Balsamic vinegar

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin C than Star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 453% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2292.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1186.6%
Contains more IronIron +5033.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3400%
Contains more ZincZinc +6525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2215.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1655.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 19% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3491.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +701.4%

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 Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Calories 337kcal 88kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 0.49g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Net carbs 35.42g 17.03g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 17.03g Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 12mg Star anise
Calcium 646mg 27mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 112mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.72mg Star anise
Sugar 14.95g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.026mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.08mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 19mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 23mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.131mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g Star anise
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Balsamic vinegar
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
39%
Star anise
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.