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Star anise vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between star anise and crackers

  • Crackers contain less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 412% higher.
  • Crackers contain 12 times less potassium than star anise. Star anise contains 1441mg of potassium, while crackers contain 118mg.
  • The amount of sodium in star anise is lower.
  • Crackers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +844.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1121.2%
Contains more IronIron +817.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +775%
Contains more ZincZinc +981.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +368.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34%

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +931.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.1%
Contains more WaterWater +203.8%
Contains more OtherOther +178.7%
Contains more FatsFats +66.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.6%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +317%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Crackers DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 4.03mg 412%
Copper 0.91mg 0.104mg 90%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.491mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 13.137g 67%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Calcium 646mg 120mg 53%
Fiber 14.6g 2.3g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.063mg 45%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.49mg 44%
Potassium 1441mg 118mg 39%
Magnesium 170mg 18mg 36%
Sodium 16mg 726mg 31%
Phosphorus 440mg 248mg 27%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.586g 5.562g 23%
Protein 17.6g 6.64g 22%
Folate 10µg 92µg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Fats 15.9g 26.43g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.456mg 13%
Calories 337kcal 510kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 6.553g 8%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 4.352mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.417mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.416mg 6%
Carbs 50.02g 61.3g 4%
Selenium 5µg 6.7µg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 59g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.976g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.