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Star anise vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between star anise and barbecue chicken

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc in star anise is higher than in barbecue chicken.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 450% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and 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.
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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +709.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3937.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +465.1%
Contains more IronIron +3790.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1081.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +340%

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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41583.3%
Contains more OtherOther +688.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +543.7%
~equal in Fats ~15.08g

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
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.6%

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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.95mg 450%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.005mg 100%
Copper 0.91mg 0.077mg 93%
Calcium 646mg 16mg 63%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.191mg 35%
Potassium 1441mg 255mg 35%
Magnesium 170mg 21mg 35%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.78mg 32%
Phosphorus 440mg 218mg 32%
Selenium 5µg 22µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.055mg 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Carbs 50.02g 0.12g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 5.732mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3.927g 15%
Sodium 16mg 335mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.152mg 13%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Protein 17.6g 22.51g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 6.446g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 2.038g 7%
Calories 337kcal 226kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.227mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Fats 15.9g 15.08g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Vitamin A 16µg 20µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.341g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.