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Star anise vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between star anise and cheese

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium, while cheese has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 460% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in star anise is lower.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +529.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1796.1%
Contains more IronIron +26300%
Contains more CopperCopper +2933.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8418.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +470%
~equal in Calcium ~710mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~455mg

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%
Cheese
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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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5086.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +884.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1962.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1518.8%
Contains more OtherOther +87.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.9%
Contains more FatsFats +109.5%
Contains more WaterWater +288.1%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.246g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Cheese DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.14mg 460%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.027mg 99%
Copper 0.91mg 0.03mg 98%
Saturated fat 0.586g 18.867g 83%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.066mg 45%
Selenium 5µg 28.5µg 43%
Potassium 1441mg 76mg 40%
Vitamin A 16µg 330µg 35%
Magnesium 170mg 27mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Sodium 16mg 653mg 28%
Fats 15.9g 33.31g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.029mg 26%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.059mg 19%
Carbs 50.02g 3.09g 16%
Zinc 5.3mg 3.64mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.421g 12%
Protein 17.6g 22.87g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.428mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.41mg 8%
Calcium 646mg 710mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Folate 10µg 27µg 4%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Calories 337kcal 404kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Phosphorus 440mg 455mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 9.246g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 637mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.