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Star anise vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Star anise and Duck meat

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6 than Duck meat.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 428% more.
  • Star anise contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 +5772.7%
Contains more Iron +1268.9%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.1%
Contains more Potassium +606.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Zinc +184.9%
Contains more Copper +300.9%
Contains more Manganese +12005.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
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 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +5772.7%
Contains more Iron +1268.9%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.1%
Contains more Potassium +606.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Zinc +184.9%
Contains more Copper +300.9%
Contains more Manganese +12005.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.269
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 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.269

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +746.3%
Contains more Fats +78.3%
Contains more Water +443.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.99
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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +746.3%
Contains more Fats +78.3%
Contains more Water +443.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%

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 Duck meat
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Duck meat Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 0g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 18.99g Duck meat
Fats 15.9g 28.35g Duck meat
Carbs 50.02g 0g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 337kcal
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 11mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 2.7mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 16mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 156mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 204mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 59mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.86mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.227mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.019mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 20µg Duck meat
Vitamin A 311IU 210IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.174mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.269mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 4.825mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.18mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 6µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Duck meat
Vitamin K 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.462mg Duck meat
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 9.67g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 3.65g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Duck meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.