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Star anise vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between star anise and blueberries

  • Star anise has more iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium than blueberries.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 459% more.
  • Star anise contains 108 times more calcium than blueberries. Star anise contains 646mg of calcium, while blueberries contain 6mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of blueberries is 53.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Blueberries, 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 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1771.4%
Contains more IronIron +13100%
Contains more CopperCopper +1496.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3566.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +584.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%

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 32% 1% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +818.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +632.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +542.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~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
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2278.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4718.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2917.4%
Contains more WaterWater +782.7%

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
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20708.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2057.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

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 Blueberry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Blueberry DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.28mg 459%
Copper 0.91mg 0.057mg 95%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.336mg 85%
Calcium 646mg 6mg 64%
Phosphorus 440mg 12mg 61%
Fiber 14.6g 2.4g 49%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.16mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.052mg 46%
Potassium 1441mg 77mg 40%
Magnesium 170mg 6mg 39%
Protein 17.6g 0.74g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.037mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.047g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.33g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.146g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.041mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.418mg 17%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Calories 337kcal 57kcal 14%
Vitamin C 21mg 9.7mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.124mg 13%
Carbs 50.02g 14.49g 12%
Selenium 5µg 0.1µg 9%
Fructose 4.97g 6%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.028g 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 3µg 1%
Folate 10µg 6µg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 9.96g N/A
Starch 0.03g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.044mg 0%
Lysine 0.013mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Blueberry
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
11%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
10%
Blueberry

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 - 9.96g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.