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Star anise vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Star anise and Fettuccine

  • Fettuccine contains less Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 than Star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 455% higher.
  • Fettuccine has 53 times less Zinc than Star anise. Star anise has 5.3mg of Zinc, while Fettuccine has 0.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 +2207.1%
Contains more Iron +6060%
Contains more Magnesium +2733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1660%
Contains more Potassium +757.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +5200%
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 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2207.1%
Contains more Iron +6060%
Contains more Magnesium +2733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1660%
Contains more Potassium +757.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +5200%

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 B1 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +183.9%
Contains more Fats +488.9%
Contains more Carbs +257.3%
Contains more Other +265.3%
Contains more Water +688.3%
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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +183.9%
Contains more Fats +488.9%
Contains more Carbs +257.3%
Contains more Other +265.3%
Contains more Water +688.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +986.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +687.5%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +986.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +687.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 12g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 6.2g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 2.7g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 14g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 99kcal Star anise
Sugar 1.3g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 2g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 28mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.6mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 6mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 25mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 168mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 166mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.1mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.09mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.07mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.8mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.05mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 6µg Star anise
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.9g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.9g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.4g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Fettuccine
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
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.314g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)

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

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.