Star anise vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between star anise and cumin?
- Star anise is richer in vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin C, yet cumin is richer in iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and potassium.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 368% higher.
- Star anise has 3 times more vitamin C than cumin. Star anise has 21mg of vitamin C, while cumin has 7.7mg.
- Cumin has a lower glycemic index than star anise.
We used Spices, anise seed and Spices, cumin seed types in this comparison.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +79.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +172.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.4% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 36.96mg | 66.36mg | 368% |
Magnesium | 170mg | 366mg | 47% |
Manganese | 2.3mg | 3.333mg | 45% |
Calcium | 646mg | 931mg | 29% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.628mg | 24% |
Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.435mg | 17% |
Fiber | 14.6g | 10.5g | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
Vitamin C | 21mg | 7.7mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 14.04g | 11% |
Fats | 15.9g | 22.27g | 10% |
Potassium | 1441mg | 1788mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 4.579mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 440mg | 499mg | 8% |
Sodium | 16mg | 168mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 16µg | 64µg | 5% |
Zinc | 5.3mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.91mg | 0.867mg | 5% |
Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
Saturated fat | 0.586g | 1.535g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.327mg | 3% |
Calories | 337kcal | 375kcal | 2% |
Carbs | 50.02g | 44.24g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 3.279g | 1% |
Protein | 17.6g | 17.81g | 0% |
Net carbs | 35.42g | 33.74g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
Selenium | 5µg | 5.2µg | 0% |
Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
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:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +40.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.81g
~equal in
Other
~7.62g
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
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.279g