Star anise vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between star anise and edible mushroom
- Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium than edible mushroom.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 456% more.
- Star anise contains 215 times more calcium than edible mushroom. Star anise contains 646mg of calcium, while edible mushroom contains 3mg.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Mushrooms, white, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1788.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +353.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7292% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +919.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +411.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4793.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +319.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +469.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4576.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1434.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +707% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +869.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1868.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 0.5mg | 456% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 0.047mg | 98% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.318mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 3mg | 64% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 1g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 86mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.52mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.104mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 9mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 318mg | 33% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 3.09g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0g | 24% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 0.34g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.081mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 2.1mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.16g | 20% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 3.26g | 16% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 22kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 1.497mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.402mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9.3µg | 8% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 3.607mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 0.05g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.98g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)