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Star anise vs. Dried dill weed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Dried dill weed different?

  • Star anise is higher in Copper, and Zinc, however, Dried dill weed is richer in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Dried dill weed is 148% higher.
  • Star anise contains 2 times more Copper than Dried dill weed. While Star anise contains 0.91mg of Copper, Dried dill weed contains only 0.49mg.

Spices, anise seed and Spices, dill weed, dried are the varieties 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 322% 535% 292% 1829% 163% 90% 233% 27% 515% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.6%
Contains more IronIron +32%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.7%

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 167% 351% 0% 0% 105% 66% 53% 0% 395% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1781%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.1%
~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 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
20% 4% 56% 7% 13%
Protein: 19.96 g
Fats: 4.36 g
Carbs: 55.82 g
Water: 7.3 g
Other: 12.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +264.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +81%

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.234 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.1%

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 Dried dill weed
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Dried dill weed Opinion
Calories 337kcal 253kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 19.96g Dried dill weed
Fats 15.9g 4.36g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 50mg Dried dill weed
Net carbs 35.42g 42.22g Dried dill weed
Carbs 50.02g 55.82g Dried dill weed
Magnesium 170mg 451mg Dried dill weed
Calcium 646mg 1784mg Dried dill weed
Potassium 1441mg 3308mg Dried dill weed
Iron 36.96mg 48.78mg Dried dill weed
Fiber 14.6g 13.6g Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.49mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 3.3mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 543mg Dried dill weed
Sodium 16mg 208mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 5850IU Dried dill weed
Vitamin A 16µg 293µg Dried dill weed
Manganese 2.3mg 3.95mg Dried dill weed
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.418mg Dried dill weed
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 1.71mg Dried dill weed
Folate 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.234g Dried dill weed
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Dried dill weed
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
87%
Dried dill weed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
401%
Dried dill weed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Dried dill weed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171322/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.