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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 of 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 Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Iron +3488.3%
Contains more Magnesium +203.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.1%
Contains more Potassium +366.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +5788.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +452%
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 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Iron +3488.3%
Contains more Magnesium +203.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.1%
Contains more Potassium +366.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +5788.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Dashi
Contains more Vitamin C +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 30% 15% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 0% 24% 16% 38% 168%
Contains more Vitamin C +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Water +314.8%
Contains more Other +211.2%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Equal in Protein - 16.7
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
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Water +314.8%
Contains more Other +211.2%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Equal in Protein - 16.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Dashi Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 64.68g Dashi
Protein 17.6g 16.7g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 13.89g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 64.88g Dashi
Calories 337kcal 438kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0.2g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 187mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.03mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 56mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 166mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 309mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 1067mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.09mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 311IU 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 21mg 1.1mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.1mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.46mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.1mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 21µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 3.433g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 5.365g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Dashi
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
38%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1051mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.847g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.