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Star anise vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Cardamom different?

  • Star anise is richer in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, while Cardamom is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need of Manganese 1117% more than Star anise.
  • Star anise contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Cardamom. Star anise contains 0.65mg of Vitamin B6, while Cardamom contains 0.23mg.

Spices, anise seed and Spices, cardamom 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.
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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +164.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1117.4%

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% 19% 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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.6%
Contains more FatsFats +137.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1024.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +632.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Cardamom Opinion
Calories 337kcal 311kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 10.76g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 6.7g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Net carbs 35.42g 40.47g Cardamom
Carbs 50.02g 68.47g Cardamom
Magnesium 170mg 229mg Cardamom
Calcium 646mg 383mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 1119mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 13.97mg Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 28g Cardamom
Copper 0.91mg 0.383mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 440mg 178mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 18mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.198mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.182mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.102mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.23mg Star anise
Folate 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.68g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.87g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.43g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Cardamom
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
39%
Star anise
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.