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Star anise vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between star anise and brown sugar?

  • Brown sugar has less iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, zinc, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 453% higher.
  • Brown sugar has a lower glycemic index than star anise.

We used Spices, anise seed and Sugars, brown types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +678.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +983.5%
Contains more IronIron +5105.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1836.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +17566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3493.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +503.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1485.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +611.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1442.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.1%

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 Brown sugar
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Brown sugar DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.71mg 453%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.064mg 97%
Copper 0.91mg 0.047mg 96%
Phosphorus 440mg 4mg 62%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Calcium 646mg 83mg 56%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.03mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.041mg 47%
Potassium 1441mg 133mg 38%
Magnesium 170mg 9mg 38%
Protein 17.6g 0.12g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0mg 28%
Fats 15.9g 0g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.11mg 18%
Carbs 50.02g 98.09g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.132mg 13%
Selenium 5µg 1.2µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0g 3%
Calories 337kcal 380kcal 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Folate 10µg 1µg 2%
Sodium 16mg 28mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.