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Star anise vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between star anise and cervelat

  • Star anise has more iron, copper, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium; however, cervelat is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 437% more than cervelat.
  • Star anise contains less saturated fat.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of cervelat is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7077.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +454.2%
Contains more IronIron +1711.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +107%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +306%

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% 5.3% 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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1402.1%
Contains more OtherOther +92.2%
Contains more FatsFats +91.4%
Contains more WaterWater +373.6%
~equal in Protein ~17.45g

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.6%

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 Cervelat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Cervelat DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 2.04mg 437%
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Manganese 2.3mg 100%
Copper 0.91mg 0.15mg 84%
Calcium 646mg 9mg 64%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Sodium 16mg 1300mg 56%
Saturated fat 0.586g 11.51g 50%
Phosphorus 440mg 111mg 47%
Magnesium 170mg 14mg 37%
Potassium 1441mg 260mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.26mg 30%
Selenium 5µg 20.3µg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.56mg 25%
Fats 15.9g 30.43g 22%
Carbs 50.02g 3.33g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.15mg 16%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.2g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 12.97g 8%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 4.31mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin C 21mg 16.6mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.33mg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calories 337kcal 362kcal 1%
Protein 17.6g 17.45g 0%
Net carbs 35.42g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 0.85g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Cervelat
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
38%
Star anise
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.