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Star anise vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Star anise and Dulce de Leche?

  • Star anise is richer than Dulce de Leche in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 460% more.

We used Spices, anise seed and Dulce de Leche types 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.
Contains more Calcium +157.4%
Contains more Iron +21641.2%
Contains more Magnesium +672.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +128%
Contains more Potassium +311.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +570.9%
Contains more Copper +22650%
Contains more Manganese +114900%
Contains more Selenium +85.2%
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 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Calcium +157.4%
Contains more Iron +21641.2%
Contains more Magnesium +672.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +128%
Contains more Potassium +311.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +570.9%
Contains more Copper +22650%
Contains more Manganese +114900%
Contains more Selenium +85.2%

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 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3962.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.835
Equal in Folate - 11
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 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3962.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.835
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +157.3%
Contains more Fats +116.3%
Contains more Other +296.6%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Water +200.9%
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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Protein +157.3%
Contains more Fats +116.3%
Contains more Other +296.6%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Water +200.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +740%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +740%

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 17.6g 6.84g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 7.35g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 337kcal 315kcal Star anise
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 251mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.17mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 22mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 193mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 350mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 129mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.79mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.004mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.002mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 2.7µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 267IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 21mg 2.6mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.016mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.21mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.016mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.364g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 4.534g Star anise
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 2.143g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.375g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Dulce de Leche
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.