Star anise vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between star anise and olive oil
- Olive oil has less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium.
- Star anise covers your daily iron needs 455% more than olive oil.
- Star anise has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of star anise is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Oil, olive, salad or cooking.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 0.56mg | 455% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 72.961g | 158% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 100g | 129% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0mg | 101% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 0mg | 100% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 96% | |
| Calcium | 646mg | 1mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 13.808g | 60% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 0g | 58% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 50% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 10.523g | 49% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 1mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 0mg | 40% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 0g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0mg | 28% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 884kcal | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 0g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Folate | 10µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 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:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +528.9% |
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
13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.523 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +646% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.1% |
