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Star anise vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between star anise and durian

  • Durian contains less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6 than star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 457% higher.
  • Durian has 108 times less calcium than star anise. Star anise has 646mg of calcium, while durian has 6mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than durian.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.5%
Contains more IronIron +8495.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1792.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1028.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +607.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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%
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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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin C ~19.7mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.374mg
~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
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1097.3%
Contains more FatsFats +198.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.6%
Contains more OtherOther +519.6%
Contains more WaterWater +581.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Durian DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.43mg 457%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.325mg 86%
Copper 0.91mg 0.207mg 78%
Calcium 646mg 6mg 64%
Phosphorus 440mg 39mg 57%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.28mg 46%
Fiber 14.6g 3.8g 43%
Magnesium 170mg 30mg 33%
Protein 17.6g 1.47g 32%
Potassium 1441mg 436mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.316mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Fats 15.9g 5.33g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.074mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.23mg 11%
Calories 337kcal 147kcal 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Carbs 50.02g 27.09g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.2mg 7%
Folate 10µg 36µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.374mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 2µg 2%
Sodium 16mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 21mg 19.7mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 23.29g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $1)
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)

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.