Star anise vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between star anise and garden cress
- Star anise has more iron, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium; however, garden cress is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Star anise covers your daily iron needs 446% more than garden cress.
- Garden cress contains 23 times less zinc than star anise. Star anise contains 5.3mg of zinc, while garden cress contains 0.23mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Cress, garden, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +347.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +697.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2743.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +435.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2204.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +478.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +315.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +455.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +206% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +229.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2062.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +576.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2171.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +809.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +285.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +837.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3992.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1281.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 541.9µg | 452% | |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 1.3mg | 446% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.17mg | 82% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 0.553mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 81mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 1.1g | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 69mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 76mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.23mg | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 346µg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 38mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.247mg | 31% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 2.6g | 30% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 606mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.239g | 24% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 0.7g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.08mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.228g | 19% |
| Folate | 10µg | 80µg | 18% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 32kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 5.5g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.242mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 0.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 19.5mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 0.023g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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150%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.