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Star anise vs. Green bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between star anise and green bean raw

  • Green bean raw contains less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 449% higher.
  • Green bean raw has 22 times less zinc than star anise. Star anise has 5.3mg of zinc, while green bean raw has 0.24mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than green bean raw.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Beans, snap, green, 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.
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 18% 11% 19% 39% 23% 6.5% 16% 0.78% 28% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +580%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1645.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +582.9%
Contains more IronIron +3488.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1218.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1057.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +964.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%

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 41% 12% 8.2% 0% 21% 24% 14% 14% 33% 0% 108% 25% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.32 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +861.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7127.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +617.6%
Contains more OtherOther +951.5%
Contains more WaterWater +846.8%

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
29% 6% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2687.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%

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 Green 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 Green bean raw DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 1.03mg 449%
Copper 0.91mg 0.069mg 93%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.216mg 91%
Calcium 646mg 37mg 61%
Phosphorus 440mg 38mg 57%
Fiber 14.6g 2.7g 48%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.24mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.141mg 39%
Potassium 1441mg 211mg 36%
Vitamin K 43µg 36%
Magnesium 170mg 25mg 35%
Protein 17.6g 1.83g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.01g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.22g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.082mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.113g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.734mg 15%
Calories 337kcal 31kcal 15%
Carbs 50.02g 6.97g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.104mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.225mg 11%
Vitamin C 21mg 12.2mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 0.6µg 8%
Folate 10µg 33µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 35µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.05g 2%
Fructose 1.39g 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 4.27g N/A
Sugar 3.26g N/A
Starch 0.88g 0%
Sodium 16mg 6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.088mg 0%
Methionine 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.067mg 0%
Valine 0.09mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Green bean raw
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
23%
Green bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
16%
Green 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 - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Green bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169961/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.