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Star anise vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Fast food different?

  • Star anise is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 424% higher.
  • Star anise contains 10 times more Calcium than Fast food. While Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, Fast food contains only 62mg.

Spices, anise seed and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used 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 +941.9%
Contains more Iron +1107.8%
Contains more Magnesium +529.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.4%
Contains more Potassium +631.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +110.3%
Contains more Copper +652.1%
Contains more Manganese +544.3%
Contains more Selenium +306%
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 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +941.9%
Contains more Iron +1107.8%
Contains more Magnesium +529.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.4%
Contains more Potassium +631.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +110.3%
Contains more Copper +652.1%
Contains more Manganese +544.3%
Contains more Selenium +306%

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 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.317
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 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.317

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +58.8%
Contains more Other +356.6%
Contains more Water +303%
Equal in Protein - 16.52
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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +58.8%
Contains more Other +356.6%
Contains more Water +303%
Equal in Protein - 16.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.5%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.5%

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 Fast food
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 29.8g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 16.52g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 12.01g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 31.5g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 297kcal Star anise
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.7g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 62mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 3.06mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 27mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 134mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 197mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 331mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 2.52mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.121mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.357mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 311IU 51IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 9µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.317mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.53mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.212mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.514g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 4.493g Star anise
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 4.835g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.68g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.907g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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