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Star anise vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between star anise and cream cracker

  • The amount of iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium in star anise is higher than in cream cracker.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 370% more than cream cracker.
  • Star anise contains 25 times more calcium than cream cracker. While star anise contains 646mg of calcium, cream cracker contains only 26mg.
  • The amount of sodium in star anise is lower.
  • Cream cracker has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cracker is 65, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +580%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2384.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1017.1%
Contains more IronIron +400.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +719.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +703%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +349%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +195.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90%

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% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1390%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.1%
Contains more WaterWater +114.4%
Contains more OtherOther +91.7%
Contains more FatsFats +28.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.625g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 7.38mg 370%
Copper 0.91mg 0.111mg 89%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.778mg 66%
Calcium 646mg 26mg 62%
Sodium 16mg 1148mg 49%
Phosphorus 440mg 98mg 49%
Fiber 14.6g 2.4g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.065mg 45%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.66mg 42%
Potassium 1441mg 129mg 39%
Magnesium 170mg 25mg 35%
Folate 10µg 149µg 35%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.586g 5.362g 22%
Starch 51.87g 21%
Protein 17.6g 7.01g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg 19%
Vitamin K 17.9µg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 5.08mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.59mg 11%
Selenium 5µg 9.5µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.462mg 7%
Calories 337kcal 484kcal 7%
Fats 15.9g 20.37g 7%
Carbs 50.02g 64.55g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 2.45g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.24mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.298mg 4%
Vitamin A 16µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 10.625g 2%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 62.15g N/A
Sugar 9.37g N/A
Trans fat 3.969g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.776g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.