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Star anise vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between star anise and chinese broccoli

  • Chinese broccoli contains less iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 455% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 15 times less copper than star anise. Star anise contains 0.91mg of copper, while chinese broccoli contains 0.061mg.
  • Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +844.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +546%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +452.1%
Contains more IronIron +6500%
Contains more CopperCopper +1391.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1259%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +973.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +771.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%

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.
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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +600.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +412.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +890%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1443.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2108.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1212.9%
Contains more OtherOther +778.5%
Contains more WaterWater +880.5%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19460%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +854.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.56mg 455%
Copper 0.91mg 0.061mg 94%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.264mg 89%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Phosphorus 440mg 41mg 57%
Calcium 646mg 100mg 55%
Fiber 14.6g 2.5g 48%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.07mg 45%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.39mg 45%
Magnesium 170mg 18mg 36%
Potassium 1441mg 261mg 35%
Protein 17.6g 1.14g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.05g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.72g 23%
Folate 10µg 99µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.095mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.33g 19%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.437mg 16%
Calories 337kcal 22kcal 16%
Carbs 50.02g 3.81g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.159mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.146mg 11%
Vitamin C 21mg 28.2mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin A 16µg 82µg 7%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.11g 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 0.84g N/A
Sodium 16mg 7mg 0%

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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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.