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Star anise vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Star anise and Coriander seeds

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Coriander seeds are higher in Fiber, Selenium, Magnesium, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 258% more than Coriander seeds.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Spices, coriander seed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 236% 213% 112% 612% 325% 128% 175% 4.6% 248% 143%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more IronIron +126.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +424%
~equal in Calcium ~709mg
~equal in Copper ~0.975mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~409mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%
Contains more FatsFats +11.8%
~equal in Carbs ~54.99g
~equal in Water ~8.86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.75 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.9%

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 Coriander seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Coriander seeds Opinion
Calories 337kcal 298kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 12.37g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Net carbs 35.42g 13.09g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 54.99g Coriander seeds
Magnesium 170mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Calcium 646mg 709mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 1441mg 1267mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 16.32mg Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Copper 0.91mg 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 5.3mg 4.7mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 409mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 35mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 1.9mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.239mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.29mg
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.13mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 0µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.99g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.75g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Coriander seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Star anise
18%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/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.