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Star anise vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Star anise and Crab stick

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Crab stick is richer in Selenium.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 457% more than Crab stick.
  • Crab stick has 209 times less Manganese than Star anise. Star anise has 2.3mg of Manganese, while Crab stick has 0.011mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.

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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 +4869.2%
Contains more Iron +9376.9%
Contains more Magnesium +295.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Potassium +1501.1%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +1506.1%
Contains more Copper +2743.8%
Contains more Manganese +20809.1%
Contains more Selenium +346%
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 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Calcium +4869.2%
Contains more Iron +9376.9%
Contains more Magnesium +295.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Potassium +1501.1%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +1506.1%
Contains more Copper +2743.8%
Contains more Manganese +20809.1%
Contains more Selenium +346%

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 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +131%
Contains more Fats +3356.5%
Contains more Carbs +233.5%
Contains more Other +207.1%
Contains more Water +682.6%
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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Protein +131%
Contains more Fats +3356.5%
Contains more Carbs +233.5%
Contains more Other +207.1%
Contains more Water +682.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3456.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2102.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3456.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2102.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%

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 Crab stick
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 14.5g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 7.62g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.46g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 15g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 95kcal Star anise
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0.5g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 13mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.39mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 43mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 282mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 90mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 529mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.33mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.032mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.011mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.03mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.08mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.62mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.13mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.156mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.008g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.216g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.275g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.143g Star anise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $10)
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?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)

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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.