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Star anise vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between star anise and beef noodle soup

  • Beef noodle soup contains less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 457% higher.
  • Beef noodle soup contains 81 times less calcium than star anise. Star anise contains 646mg of calcium, while beef noodle soup contains 8mg.
  • Beef noodle soup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef noodle soup is 42, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 2.1% 2.4% 3.5% 17% 20% 17% 8.1% 42% 14% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3502.5%
Contains more IronIron +8300%
Contains more CopperCopper +1416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +754.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2215.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2010.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%

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 0.67% 1.7% 10% 0% 7% 5.5% 8% 4.8% 3.5% 10% 2% 6% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +896.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +811.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1192.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1297.2%
Contains more OtherOther +530.9%
Contains more WaterWater +866%

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
40% 43% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1875.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1515.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.4%

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 noodle soup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Beef noodle soup DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.44mg 457%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.109mg 95%
Copper 0.91mg 0.06mg 94%
Calcium 646mg 8mg 64%
Phosphorus 440mg 19mg 60%
Fiber 14.6g 0.3g 57%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.015mg 49%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.62mg 43%
Potassium 1441mg 40mg 41%
Magnesium 170mg 3mg 40%
Protein 17.6g 1.93g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.028mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.495g 23%
Vitamin C 21mg 0.2mg 23%
Fats 15.9g 1.23g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.024mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.195g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.425mg 16%
Calories 337kcal 34kcal 15%
Carbs 50.02g 3.58g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.08mg 14%
Sodium 16mg 325mg 13%
Selenium 5µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Choline 7mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.455g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 3.28g N/A
Sugar 1.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Beef noodle soup
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
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
14%
Beef noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is cheaper (difference - $2)

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 noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.