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Star anise vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Star anise and Couscous

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Potassium, while Couscous has more Selenium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 457% higher.
  • Couscous contains 81 times less Calcium than Star anise. Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, while Couscous contains 8mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Couscous, cooked.

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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 Calcium +7975%
Contains more Iron +9626.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2025%
Contains more Phosphorus +1900%
Contains more Potassium +2384.5%
Contains more Zinc +1938.5%
Contains more Copper +2119.5%
Contains more Manganese +2638.1%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Calcium +7975%
Contains more Iron +9626.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2025%
Contains more Phosphorus +1900%
Contains more Potassium +2384.5%
Contains more Zinc +1938.5%
Contains more Copper +2119.5%
Contains more Manganese +2638.1%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Selenium +450%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +439.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1174.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +439.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1174.5%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +364.4%
Contains more Fats +9837.5%
Contains more Carbs +115.4%
Contains more Other +2569.2%
Contains more Water +660.7%
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
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +364.4%
Contains more Fats +9837.5%
Contains more Carbs +115.4%
Contains more Other +2569.2%
Contains more Water +660.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4821.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4821.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 21.82g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 3.79g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.16g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 23.22g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 112kcal Star anise
Sugar 0.1g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.4g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 8mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.38mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 8mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 22mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 58mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 5.3mg 0.26mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.041mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.084mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.063mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.027mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.983mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.371mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.051mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 15µg Couscous
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.049mg Couscous
Threonine 0.1mg Couscous
Isoleucine 0.147mg Couscous
Leucine 0.259mg Couscous
Lysine 0.073mg Couscous
Methionine 0.059mg Couscous
Phenylalanine 0.184mg Couscous
Valine 0.162mg Couscous
Histidine 0.077mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.029g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.022g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.064g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Couscous
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.