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Star anise vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between star anise and blue cheese?

  • Star anise is richer in iron, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium, yet blue cheese is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 458% higher.
  • Star anise contains less saturated fat.

We used Spices, anise seed and Cheese, blue types in this comparison.

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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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +639.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +462.9%
Contains more IronIron +11822.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2175%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25455.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%

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 0% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2037.6%
Contains more OtherOther +35.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more FatsFats +80.8%
Contains more WaterWater +344.5%

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.8%

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 Blue cheese
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Blue cheese DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.31mg 458%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.009mg 100%
Copper 0.91mg 0.04mg 97%
Saturated fat 0.586g 18.669g 82%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg 51%
Sodium 16mg 1146mg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.166mg 37%
Magnesium 170mg 23mg 35%
Potassium 1441mg 256mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.029mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.66mg 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin A 16µg 198µg 20%
Fats 15.9g 28.74g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.729mg 19%
Selenium 5µg 14.5µg 17%
Carbs 50.02g 2.34g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.8g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.016mg 13%
Calcium 646mg 528mg 12%
Phosphorus 440mg 387mg 8%
Protein 17.6g 21.4g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.382mg 7%
Folate 10µg 36µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 7.778g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calories 337kcal 353kcal 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Blue 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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.