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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, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • 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.

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.
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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.867mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.8mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.2µg

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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Cumin
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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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +308.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
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

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 Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Cumin Opinion
Calories 337kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 17.6g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 15.9g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 21mg 7.7mg Star anise
Net carbs 35.42g 33.74g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 44.24g Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 646mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 1441mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 36.96mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 10.5g Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.867mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 4.8mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 16mg 168mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 16µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 2.3mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 5µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.435mg Star anise
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 10µg
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 0.586g 1.535g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Cumin
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
39%
Star anise
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.