Star anise vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between star anise and cocoa solids?
- Star anise is higher in iron, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, yet cocoa solids are higher in copper, fiber, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 320% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in star anise is lower.
- The glycemic index of cocoa solids is lower.
We used Spices, anise seed and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types 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 | +404.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +316.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186% |
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 | +335.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +213.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 3.788mg | 320% |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 13.86mg | 289% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 37g | 90% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 499mg | 78% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 3.837mg | 67% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 230mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 128mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 734mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.118mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 8.07g | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.078mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.44g | 18% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 14.3µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 6.81mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 4.57g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.254mg | 11% |
| Folate | 10µg | 32µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 2.185mg | 5% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 228kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 19.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.241mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 57.9g | 3% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 13.7g | 3% |
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 1524mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.293mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.76mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.983mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.177mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.339mg | 0% |
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:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +218% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
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
8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +615.9% |
