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Star anise vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between star anise and bologna sausage

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium; however, bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 452% more.
  • Star anise contains less sodium.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of bologna sausage is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Bologna, pork.

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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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5772.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +412.8%
Contains more IronIron +4700%
Contains more CopperCopper +1037.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6288.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154%

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% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.72mg

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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6752.1%
Contains more OtherOther +98.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more WaterWater +535.2%

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.732g

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 Bologna sausage
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.77mg 452%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.036mg 98%
Copper 0.91mg 0.08mg 92%
Calcium 646mg 11mg 64%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Phosphorus 440mg 139mg 43%
Sodium 16mg 907mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Magnesium 170mg 14mg 37%
Potassium 1441mg 281mg 34%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.03mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.27mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.586g 6.839g 28%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Carbs 50.02g 0.73g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.523mg 15%
Selenium 5µg 12.7µg 14%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.157mg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 2.107g 7%
Fats 15.9g 19.87g 6%
Calories 337kcal 247kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 3.9mg 5%
Protein 17.6g 15.3g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.72mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 9.732g 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Bologna sausage
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
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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 - 891mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.253g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.