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Star anise vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Star anise and Bean raw

  • Star anise has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Bean raw has more Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 399% higher.
  • Bean raw has 6 times less Calcium than Star anise. Star anise has 646mg of Calcium, while Bean raw has 113mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, 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.
Star anise
Star anise
7
:
3
Bean raw
Bean raw
Contains more Calcium +471.7%
Contains more Iron +629%
Contains more Zinc +132.5%
Contains more Manganese +100.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +458%
Equal in Magnesium - 176
Equal in Phosphorus - 411
Equal in Potassium - 1393
Equal in Copper - 0.893
Star anise
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Bean raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 191% 126% 177% 123% 2% 63% 298% 150% 153%
Contains more Calcium +471.7%
Contains more Iron +629%
Contains more Zinc +132.5%
Contains more Manganese +100.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +458%
Equal in Magnesium - 176
Equal in Phosphorus - 411
Equal in Potassium - 1393
Equal in Copper - 0.893

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.
Star anise
Star anise
6
:
4
Bean raw
Bean raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Folate +5150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.785
Star anise
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%
Bean raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 21% 179% 49% 23% 48% 110% 394% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Folate +5150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.785

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Star anise
Star anise
2
:
3
Bean raw
Bean raw
Contains more Fats +1192.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +25%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Star anise
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
Bean raw
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more Fats +1192.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +25%
Contains more Water +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Star anise
Star anise
2
:
1
Bean raw
Bean raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4170.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +674%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Star anise
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Bean raw
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.407 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4170.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +674%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%

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 Bean raw
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 Bean raw Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 47.05g Bean raw
Protein 17.6g 21.42g Bean raw
Fats 15.9g 1.23g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 62.55g Bean raw
Calories 337kcal 347kcal Bean raw
Starch 34.17g Bean raw
Sugar 2.11g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 15.5g Bean raw
Calcium 646mg 113mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 5.07mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 176mg Bean raw
Phosphorus 440mg 411mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 1393mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 12mg Bean raw
Zinc 5.3mg 2.28mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.893mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 1.148mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 27.9µg Bean raw
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.21mg Bean raw
Vitamin C 21mg 6.3mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.713mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.212mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.174mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.785mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.474mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 525µg Bean raw
Vitamin K 5.6µg Bean raw
Tryptophan 0.237mg Bean raw
Threonine 0.81mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.871mg Bean raw
Leucine 1.558mg Bean raw
Lysine 1.356mg Bean raw
Methionine 0.259mg Bean raw
Phenylalanine 1.095mg Bean raw
Valine 0.998mg Bean raw
Histidine 0.556mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.235g Bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.229g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.407g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Bean raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
70%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
131%
Bean raw

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 - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.