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Star anise vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Star anise and Custard

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Potassium than Custard.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 458% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 Calcium +364.7%
Contains more Iron +10770.6%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.5%
Contains more Potassium +596.1%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +939.2%
Contains more Copper +2933.3%
Contains more Manganese +32757.1%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Calcium +364.7%
Contains more Iron +10770.6%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.5%
Contains more Potassium +596.1%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +939.2%
Contains more Copper +2933.3%
Contains more Manganese +32757.1%
Contains more Selenium +20%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +915.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +915.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +297.5%
Contains more Carbs +184.2%
Contains more Other +622.9%
Contains more Water +669.9%
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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +297.5%
Contains more Carbs +184.2%
Contains more Other +622.9%
Contains more Water +669.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +909.6%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +909.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Custard Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 17.6g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 3.99g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 4g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 17.6g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 122kcal Star anise
Sugar 4.82g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 139mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.34mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 16mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 130mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 207mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 84mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.51mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.03mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.007mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 311IU 182IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 21mg 0.1mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.061mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.22mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.132mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.699mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.064mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 9µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 2.032g Star anise
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 1.127g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.312g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Custard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.446g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.