Star anise vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are star anise and cocoa bean different?
- Star anise is richer in iron, calcium, and vitamin B6, while cocoa bean is higher in copper, magnesium, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily need for copper, 300% more than star anise.
- Star anise contains 6 times more calcium than cocoa bean. Star anise contains 646mg of calcium, while cocoa bean contains 111mg.
- Star anise is lower in saturated fat.
Spices, anise seed and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +482% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +296.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +213.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +253.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.4% |
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Protein
~18.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +650% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.91mg | 3.607mg | 300% |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 15.52mg | 268% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 476mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 3.737mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 29.8g | 61% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 111mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.118mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 728mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 7.76g | 33% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 2509mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 78mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.11mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.42g | 18% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 13.2µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.46mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 4.39g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.254mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 6.37mg | 10% |
| Folate | 10µg | 32µg | 6% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 220kcal | 6% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 13.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 2.4mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 58.3g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 18.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 28.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
343%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
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.