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Star anise vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between star anise and dried fruit

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and fiber; however, dried fruit has more vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 429% higher.
  • Dried fruit has 14 times less zinc than star anise. Star anise has 5.3mg of zinc, while dried fruit has 0.39mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than dried fruit.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1074.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains more IronIron +1289.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1259%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +519.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +878.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%

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% 5.3% 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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1025%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +419.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3017.6%
Contains more OtherOther +170%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.2%
Contains more WaterWater +223.8%

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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13116.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4156.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%

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 fruit
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Dried fruit DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 2.66mg 429%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.235mg 90%
Copper 0.91mg 0.343mg 63%
Calcium 646mg 55mg 59%
Phosphorus 440mg 71mg 53%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.39mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.143mg 39%
Magnesium 170mg 32mg 33%
Fiber 14.6g 7.3g 29%
Vitamin E 4.33mg 29%
Protein 17.6g 3.39g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.015mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.074g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.51g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 1mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.074g 21%
Vitamin A 16µg 180µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.074mg 17%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Potassium 1441mg 1162mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.516mg 6%
Calories 337kcal 241kcal 5%
Selenium 5µg 2.2µg 5%
Carbs 50.02g 62.64g 4%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.589mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.017g 3%
Net carbs 35.42g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Sodium 16mg 10mg 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Dried fruit
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
38%
Star anise
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.