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

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How are star anise and cream cheese different?

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium than cream cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 461% higher.
  • Star anise has less saturated fat.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than star anise (89).

Spices, anise seed and Cheese, cream are the varieties 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.
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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +991.7%
Contains more IronIron +33500%
Contains more CopperCopper +4955.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1060.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1825%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +806.2%
Contains more OtherOther +446.5%
Contains more FatsFats +116.6%
Contains more WaterWater +451.6%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.907g

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 Cream 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Cream cheese DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.11mg 461%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.011mg 100%
Copper 0.91mg 0.018mg 99%
Saturated fat 0.586g 20.213g 89%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Calcium 646mg 97mg 55%
Phosphorus 440mg 107mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.056mg 46%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.5mg 44%
Potassium 1441mg 132mg 39%
Magnesium 170mg 9mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 16µg 308µg 32%
Fats 15.9g 34.44g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.023mg 26%
Protein 17.6g 6.15g 23%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.091mg 19%
Carbs 50.02g 5.52g 15%
Sodium 16mg 314mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.483g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Selenium 5µg 8.6µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.517mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.23mg 5%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 8.907g 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Calories 337kcal 350kcal 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Cream 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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.627g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.