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Star anise vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between star anise and corn syrup

  • Corn syrup contains less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 457% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2025%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3488.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3175%
Contains more IronIron +9889.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1617%
Contains more ZincZinc +13150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.4%

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% 5.3% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3365.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1635%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.1%
Contains more WaterWater +130.7%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Corn syrup DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.37mg 457%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.1mg 96%
Copper 0.91mg 0.053mg 95%
Calcium 646mg 18mg 63%
Phosphorus 440mg 11mg 61%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.009mg 49%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.04mg 48%
Potassium 1441mg 44mg 41%
Magnesium 170mg 8mg 39%
Protein 17.6g 0g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.011mg 27%
Fats 15.9g 0g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.009mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.02mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.023mg 15%
Carbs 50.02g 77.59g 9%
Sodium 16mg 155mg 6%
Selenium 5µg 2.9µg 4%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0g 3%
Calories 337kcal 286kcal 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Corn syrup
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
38%
Star anise
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.