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Star anise vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Chinese cabbage different?

  • Star anise is higher than Chinese cabbage in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 452% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Star anise contains 43 times more Copper than Chinese cabbage. Star anise contains 0.91mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.021mg.

Spices, anise seed and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +515.2%
Contains more Iron +4520%
Contains more Magnesium +794.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1089.2%
Contains more Potassium +471.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +2689.5%
Contains more Copper +4233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1346.5%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +515.2%
Contains more Iron +4520%
Contains more Magnesium +794.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1089.2%
Contains more Potassium +471.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +2689.5%
Contains more Copper +4233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1346.5%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +512%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +805.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1336.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Folate +560%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +512%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +805.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1336.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Folate +560%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1073.3%
Contains more Fats +7850%
Contains more Carbs +2194.5%
Contains more Other +767.5%
Contains more Water +899.2%
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% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1073.3%
Contains more Fats +7850%
Contains more Carbs +2194.5%
Contains more Other +767.5%
Contains more Water +899.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3181.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3181.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%

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 Chinese cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 1.18g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 1.5g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.2g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 2.18g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 13kcal Star anise
Sugar 1.18g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 105mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.8mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 19mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 37mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 252mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 65mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.19mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.021mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.159mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 21mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.04mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.07mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.5mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.088mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.194mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.015g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.096g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Chinese cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.