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Star anise vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Star anise and Chestnut

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 in Star anise is higher than in Chestnut.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 440% more than Chestnut.
  • Star anise contains 21 times more Zinc than Chestnut. While Star anise contains 5.3mg of Zinc, Chestnut contains only 0.25mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1304.3%
Contains more Iron +2036.4%
Contains more Magnesium +214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.4%
Contains more Potassium +101.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Zinc +2020%
Contains more Copper +92.8%
Contains more Manganese +169.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1304.3%
Contains more Iron +2036.4%
Contains more Magnesium +214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.4%
Contains more Potassium +101.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Zinc +2020%
Contains more Copper +92.8%
Contains more Manganese +169.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1729.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.1%
Contains more Folate +280%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1729.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.1%
Contains more Folate +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +780%
Contains more Fats +1052.2%
Contains more Carbs +80.2%
Contains more Other +877.5%
Contains more Water +614.4%
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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +780%
Contains more Fats +1052.2%
Contains more Carbs +80.2%
Contains more Other +877.5%
Contains more Water +614.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1954.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +478%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1954.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +478%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%

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 Chestnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 27.76g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 2g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 1.38g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 27.76g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 131kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 46mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.73mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 54mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 99mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 715mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 27mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.25mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.472mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.854mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 17IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 1µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.148mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.104mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.731mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.316mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.233mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 38µg Chestnut
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.476g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.545g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.