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Star anise vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Star anise and Cellophane noodles

  • Cellophane noodles contain less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium than Star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 435% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles have 144 times less Potassium than Star anise. Star anise has 1441mg of Potassium, while Cellophane noodles have 10mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 +2484%
Contains more Iron +1603.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1275%
Contains more Potassium +14310%
Contains more Zinc +1192.7%
Contains more Copper +1023.5%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +58%
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 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +2484%
Contains more Iron +1603.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1275%
Contains more Potassium +14310%
Contains more Zinc +1192.7%
Contains more Copper +1023.5%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +58%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1430%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +697%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Folate +400%
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% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1430%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +697%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10900%
Contains more Fats +26400%
Contains more Other +2470.4%
Contains more Carbs +72.1%
Contains more Water +40.7%
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
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more Protein +10900%
Contains more Fats +26400%
Contains more Other +2470.4%
Contains more Carbs +72.1%
Contains more Water +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

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 Cellophane noodles
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 17.6g 0.16g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.06g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 337kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Fiber 14.6g 0.5g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 25mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 2.17mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 3mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 32mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 10mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 5.3mg 0.41mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.081mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.1mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.15mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.2mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.1mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.05mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 2µg Star anise
Tryptophan 0.002mg Cellophane noodles
Threonine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Isoleucine 0.007mg Cellophane noodles
Leucine 0.013mg Cellophane noodles
Lysine 0.011mg Cellophane noodles
Methionine 0.002mg Cellophane noodles
Phenylalanine 0.01mg Cellophane noodles
Valine 0.008mg Cellophane noodles
Histidine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.008g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.018g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Cellophane noodles
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
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles 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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.