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Star anise vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Star anise and Chocolate chip cookie

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium in Star anise is higher than in Chocolate chip cookie.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 431% more than Chocolate chip cookie.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has 17 times less Calcium than Star anise. Star anise has 646mg of Calcium, while Chocolate chip cookie has 38mg.
  • Star anise contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 +1600%
Contains more Iron +1390.3%
Contains more Magnesium +209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +552%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +463.8%
Contains more Copper +135.8%
Contains more Manganese +246.9%
Contains more Selenium +124%
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 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +1390.3%
Contains more Magnesium +209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +552%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +463.8%
Contains more Copper +135.8%
Contains more Manganese +246.9%
Contains more Selenium +124%

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 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +673.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +91%
Contains more Folate +230%
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 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +673.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +91%
Contains more Folate +230%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Contains more Water +67.4%
Contains more Other +247%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
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
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Contains more Water +67.4%
Contains more Other +247%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Carbs +16.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%

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 Chocolate chip cookie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 17.6g 5.7g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 50.02g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 337kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 38mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 2.48mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 55mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 100mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 221mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 341mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.94mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.386mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.663mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 311IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 21mg 0.2mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.184mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.177mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.365mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.259mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.084mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 33µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Chocolate chip cookie
Tryptophan 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.191mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.224mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.391mg Chocolate chip cookie
Lysine 0.214mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.106mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.123mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 14.071g Star anise
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 8.241g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Chocolate chip cookie
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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.485g)
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 glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.