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Star anise vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Star anise and Fenugreek

  • Star anise has more Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Fenugreek has more Fiber, Copper, and Folate.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Calcium is 47% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 7 times less Vitamin C than Star anise. Star anise contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Fenugreek contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Spices, fenugreek 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.
Contains more Calcium +267%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +112%
Contains more Manganese +87.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.4%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Selenium +26%
Equal in Iron - 33.53
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 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Calcium +267%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +112%
Contains more Manganese +87.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.4%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Selenium +26%
Equal in Iron - 33.53

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 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +470%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.322
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.6
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% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +470%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.322
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +148%
Contains more Other +104.1%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.7%
Equal in Water - 8.84
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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Fats +148%
Contains more Other +104.1%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.7%
Equal in Water - 8.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 33.75g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 15.9g 6.41g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 337kcal 323kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 646mg 176mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 33.53mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 440mg 296mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 770mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 67mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 2.5mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 2.3mg 1.228mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 311IU 60IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 3µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 3mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.322mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.64mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.6mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 57µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 0.586g 1.46g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Fenugreek
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
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.874g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.