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Star anise vs. Beef Liver raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between star anise and beef Liver raw?

  • Star anise is higher in iron, manganese, and calcium, yet beef Liver raw is higher in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2471% more.
  • Star anise has 129 times more calcium than beef Liver raw. While star anise has 646mg of calcium, beef Liver raw has only 5mg.

We used Spices, anise seed and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw types 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 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +844.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12820%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.4%
Contains more IronIron +654.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +641.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +972%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +694%

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 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%

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
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +338%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1185.9%
Contains more OtherOther +429.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +642.2%

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
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1941.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +577.4%

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 Beef Liver raw
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Beef Liver raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 59.3µg 2471%
Copper 0.91mg 9.755mg 983%
Vitamin A 16µg 4968µg 550%
Iron 36.96mg 4.9mg 401%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 2.755mg 190%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 7.173mg 128%
Cholesterol 0mg 275mg 92%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.31mg 87%
Folate 10µg 290µg 70%
Calcium 646mg 5mg 64%
Selenium 5µg 39.7µg 63%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 13.175mg 63%
Choline 333.3mg 61%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Magnesium 170mg 18mg 36%
Potassium 1441mg 313mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 1.083mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.479g 23%
Vitamin C 21mg 1.3mg 22%
Fats 15.9g 3.63g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.465g 18%
Carbs 50.02g 3.89g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.189mg 13%
Zinc 5.3mg 4mg 12%
Calories 337kcal 135kcal 10%
Phosphorus 440mg 387mg 8%
Protein 17.6g 20.36g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 1.233g 3%
Sodium 16mg 69mg 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 3.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.91mg 0%
Lysine 1.607mg 0%
Methionine 0.543mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0%
Valine 1.26mg 0%
Histidine 0.629mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Beef Liver 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
855%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.647g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.