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Star anise vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Star anise and Chocolate ice cream

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 450% more.
  • Star anise contains 16 times more Manganese than Chocolate ice cream. Star anise contains 2.3mg of Manganese, while Chocolate ice cream contains 0.14mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 +492.7%
Contains more Iron +3874.2%
Contains more Magnesium +486.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.2%
Contains more Potassium +478.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Zinc +813.8%
Contains more Copper +574.1%
Contains more Manganese +1542.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Calcium +492.7%
Contains more Iron +3874.2%
Contains more Magnesium +486.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.2%
Contains more Potassium +478.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Zinc +813.8%
Contains more Copper +574.1%
Contains more Manganese +1542.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1254%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%
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 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1254%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +363.2%
Contains more Fats +44.5%
Contains more Carbs +77.4%
Contains more Other +433.8%
Contains more Water +483.9%
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% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +363.2%
Contains more Fats +44.5%
Contains more Carbs +77.4%
Contains more Other +433.8%
Contains more Water +483.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.3%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.3%

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 ice cream
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 Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 27g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 3.8g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 11g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 28.2g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 216kcal Star anise
Sugar 25.36g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.2g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 109mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.93mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 29mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 107mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 249mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 76mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.58mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.135mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.14mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 2.5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 21mg 0.7mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.042mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.194mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.226mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.554mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.055mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 6.8g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 3.21g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.41g Star anise

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Star anise Chocolate ice cream
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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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.214g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.