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 for 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.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index (89) than cardamom (0).
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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 28mg | 1117% |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 13.97mg | 287% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.383mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 28g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 178mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.23mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 383mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.87g | 22% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 7.47mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.43g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 229mg | 14% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 6.7g | 14% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 10.76g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.198mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 1.102mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 1119mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.182mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 68.47g | 6% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 311kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 40.47g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 0.68g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
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% |
