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Star anise vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are star anise and black turtle bean different?

  • Star anise is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin B2, while black turtle bean is higher in folate, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 353% more than black turtle bean.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index (89) than black turtle bean (20).

Spices, anise seed and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw types were used in this article.

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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 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +303.8%
Contains more IronIron +324.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~160mg
~equal in Potassium ~1500mg
~equal in Copper ~1mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~440mg

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% 0% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +4340%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +1666.7%
Contains more OtherOther +92.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.4%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%

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
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12438.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +714%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.4%

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 Black turtle bean
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 Black turtle bean DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 8.7mg 353%
Folate 10µg 444µg 109%
Manganese 2.3mg 1mg 57%
Calcium 646mg 160mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.9mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.286mg 28%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.2mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.078g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.9g 23%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.387g 18%
Copper 0.91mg 1mg 10%
Protein 17.6g 21.25g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.193mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.955mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Fiber 14.6g 15.5g 4%
Carbs 50.02g 63.25g 4%
Selenium 5µg 3.2µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.232g 2%
Potassium 1441mg 1500mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 170mg 160mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.899mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Calories 337kcal 339kcal 0%
Net carbs 35.42g 47.75g N/A
Sugar 2.12g N/A
Phosphorus 440mg 440mg 0%
Sodium 16mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.894mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.697mg 0%
Lysine 1.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.32mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Black turtle bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Star anise
60%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
135%
Black turtle bean

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 - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.