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

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A recap on differences between Star anise and Chinese cuisine

  • Chinese cuisine has less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 448% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 29 times less Calcium than Star anise. Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, while Chinese cuisine contains 22mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +2836.4%
Contains more Iron +3229.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +478.9%
Contains more Potassium +606.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +253.3%
Contains more Copper +1757.1%
Contains more Manganese +1464.6%
Contains more Selenium +34%
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +2836.4%
Contains more Iron +3229.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +478.9%
Contains more Potassium +606.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +253.3%
Contains more Copper +1757.1%
Contains more Manganese +1464.6%
Contains more Selenium +34%

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 C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +303.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +305.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +303.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +305.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +148.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +586.1%
Contains more Other +359.6%
Contains more Water +726.2%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +148.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +586.1%
Contains more Other +359.6%
Contains more Water +726.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +703.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.9%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +703.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 5.79g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 7.08g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 5.3g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 7.29g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 105kcal Star anise
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.5g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 22mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.11mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 15mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 76mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 204mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 409mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.5mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.049mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.147mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 311IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 21mg 11.6mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.033mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.055mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.32mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.443mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.161mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.058g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.978g Star anise
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 1.217g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 2.13g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.392g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.