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Star anise vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Star anise and Fennel seeds

  • Star anise has more Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Fennel seeds are richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 230% more than Fennel seeds.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Spices, fennel seed.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 275% 359% 149% 695% 356% 101% 209% 11% 852% 0%
Contains more IronIron +99.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184%

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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
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% 8.1% 0% 0% 102% 81% 113% 0% 108% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%
~equal in Fats ~14.87g
~equal in Carbs ~52.29g
~equal in Water ~8.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.69 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.91g

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 Fennel seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Fennel seeds Opinion
Calories 337kcal 345kcal Fennel seeds
Protein 17.6g 15.8g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 14.87g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Net carbs 35.42g 12.49g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 52.29g Fennel seeds
Magnesium 170mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Calcium 646mg 1196mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 1441mg 1694mg Fennel seeds
Iron 36.96mg 18.54mg Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 39.8g Fennel seeds
Copper 0.91mg 1.067mg Fennel seeds
Zinc 5.3mg 3.7mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 487mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 16mg 88mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 135IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 7µg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 6.533mg Fennel seeds
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.408mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.353mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 6.05mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.47mg Star anise
Folate 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.48g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 9.91g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.69g Star anise
Tryptophan 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.996mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.331mg Fennel seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Fennel seeds
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
39%
Star anise
37%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
301%
Fennel seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.