Star anise vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between star anise and dashi
- Star anise has more iron, copper, fiber, zinc, calcium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium, while dashi has more selenium.
- Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 449% more than dashi.
- The amount of sodium in star anise is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Soup, bouillon cubes, and granules, low sodium, dry.
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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 | +203.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +366.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3488.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5788.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +452% |
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 | +1809.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 1.03mg | 449% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0mg | 101% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 100% | |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 0.2g | 58% |
| Vitamin K | 66.9µg | 56% | |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.09mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 187mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1067mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.1mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 27.6µg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 166mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 309mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 56mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 1.1mg | 22% |
| Choline | 114.5mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.1mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 3.433g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.43mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 5.365g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 4.485g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 64.88g | 5% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 438kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 2.46mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 21µg | 3% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 13.89g | 3% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 16.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 25µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 64.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.47g | N/A |
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:
16.7 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
64.88 g
Water:
2.3 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +314.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +211.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.7% |
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Protein
~16.7g
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
3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.485 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.4% |
