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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.
Contains more Calcium +68.7%
Contains more Iron +164.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.2%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Copper +137.6%
Contains more Magnesium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +1117.4%
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 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +68.7%
Contains more Iron +164.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.2%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Copper +137.6%
Contains more Magnesium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
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 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +137.3%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +19.9%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
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 Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +137.3%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +19.9%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1024.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +632.6%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1024.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 17.6g 10.76g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 6.7g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 337kcal 311kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 646mg 383mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 13.97mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 440mg 178mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 1119mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 18mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.91mg 0.383mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
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 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
20%
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.