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

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The main differences between Star anise and Dried thyme

  • Star anise has more Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Dried thyme has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Dried thyme is 1083% higher.
  • Dried thyme has 2 times less Phosphorus than Star anise. Star anise has 440mg of Phosphorus, while Dried thyme has 201mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Spices, thyme, dried.

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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 157% 567% 72% 4635% 287% 169% 86% 7.2% 1026% 25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.6%
Contains more IronIron +234.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +242%
~equal in Copper ~0.86mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.6µg

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% 228% 150% 0% 128% 92% 93% 0% 127% 0% 4286% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2640%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 7% 64% 8% 12%
Protein: 9.11 g
Fats: 7.43 g
Carbs: 63.94 g
Water: 7.79 g
Other: 11.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.2%
Contains more FatsFats +114%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.8%
Contains more OtherOther +69%

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
62% 11% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.19 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1980.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Dried thyme Opinion
Calories 337kcal 276kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 9.11g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 7.43g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 50mg Dried thyme
Net carbs 35.42g 26.94g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 63.94g Dried thyme
Magnesium 170mg 220mg Dried thyme
Calcium 646mg 1890mg Dried thyme
Potassium 1441mg 814mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 123.6mg Dried thyme
Sugar 1.71g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 37g Dried thyme
Copper 0.91mg 0.86mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 6.18mg Dried thyme
Phosphorus 440mg 201mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 55mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 3800IU Dried thyme
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 190µg Dried thyme
Vitamin E 7.48mg Dried thyme
Manganese 2.3mg 7.867mg Dried thyme
Selenium 5µg 4.6µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.513mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.399mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 4.94mg Dried thyme
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.55mg Star anise
Vitamin K 1714.5µg Dried thyme
Folate 10µg 274µg Dried thyme
Choline 43.6mg Dried thyme
Saturated Fat 0.586g 2.73g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.47g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.19g Star anise
Tryptophan 0.186mg Dried thyme
Threonine 0.252mg Dried thyme
Isoleucine 0.468mg Dried thyme
Leucine 0.43mg Dried thyme
Lysine 0.207mg Dried thyme
Valine 0.502mg Dried thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Dried thyme
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
423%
Dried thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
703%
Dried thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Dried thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170938/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.