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Star anise vs. Dill seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Dill seeds different?

  • Star anise is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, and Potassium, while Dill seeds are higher in Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 258% more than Dill seeds.
  • Star anise contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Dill seeds. Star anise contains 0.65mg of Vitamin B6, while Dill seeds contain 0.25mg.

Spices, anise seed and Spices, dill seed types were used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 183% 455% 105% 612% 260% 142% 119% 2.6% 239% 66%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more IronIron +126.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +134.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142%
~equal in Zinc ~5.2mg

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%
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% 3.2% 0% 0% 105% 66% 53% 0% 58% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +486.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.284mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.807mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 15% 55% 8% 7%
Protein: 15.98 g
Fats: 14.54 g
Carbs: 55.17 g
Water: 7.7 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.3%
~equal in Protein ~15.98g
~equal in Fats ~14.54g
~equal in Other ~6.61g

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
7% 84% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.41g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Dill seeds Opinion
Calories 337kcal 305kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 15.98g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 14.54g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Net carbs 35.42g 34.07g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 55.17g Dill seeds
Magnesium 170mg 256mg Dill seeds
Calcium 646mg 1516mg Dill seeds
Potassium 1441mg 1186mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 16.33mg Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 21.1g Dill seeds
Copper 0.91mg 0.78mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 5.2mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 277mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 20mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 53IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 3µg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 1.833mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 12.1µg Dill seeds
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.418mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.284mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.807mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.25mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 10µg
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.73g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 9.41g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.01g Star anise
Threonine 0.575mg Dill seeds
Isoleucine 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.925mg Dill seeds
Lysine 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.143mg Dill seeds
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.32mg Dill seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Dill seeds
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
28%
Dill seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
218%
Dill seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Dill seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170925/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.