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

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Significant differences between star anise and romano cheese

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, romano cheese is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 452% more than romano cheese.
  • 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 romano cheese is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Cheese, romano.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +314.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1575.6%
Contains more IronIron +4700%
Contains more CopperCopper +2933.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.7%
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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +818.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3874%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +664.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.6%
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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1278%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69.4%
Contains more WaterWater +224%
~equal in Other ~6.72g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +431.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Romano cheese DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.77mg 452%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.02mg 99%
Copper 0.91mg 0.03mg 98%
Saturated fat 0.586g 17.115g 75%
Sodium 16mg 1433mg 62%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Phosphorus 440mg 760mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.085mg 43%
Calcium 646mg 1064mg 42%
Potassium 1441mg 86mg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Magnesium 170mg 41mg 31%
Protein 17.6g 31.8g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.037mg 25%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.58mg 25%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.077mg 19%
Selenium 5µg 14.5µg 17%
Fats 15.9g 26.94g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.593g 17%
Carbs 50.02g 3.63g 15%
Vitamin A 16µg 96µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.424mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.37mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 7.838g 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 337kcal 387kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Romano 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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.