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Star anise vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between star anise and fish sauce

  • Fish sauce contains less iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, fiber, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B1 than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 452% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in star anise is lower.
  • Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sauce is 0, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1402.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400.3%
Contains more IronIron +4638.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1720%
Contains more ZincZinc +2550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +887.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82%
~equal in Magnesium ~175mg

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% 5.3% 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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +575.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +410%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +247.8%
Contains more FatsFats +158900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1274.2%
Contains more WaterWater +645%
Contains more OtherOther +191.4%

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
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +488900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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 Fish sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Fish sauce DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.78mg 452%
Sodium 16mg 7851mg 341%
Copper 0.91mg 0.05mg 96%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.233mg 90%
Phosphorus 440mg 7mg 62%
Calcium 646mg 43mg 60%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.2mg 46%
Potassium 1441mg 288mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.012mg 27%
Protein 17.6g 5.06g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.002g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.01g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0.5mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.003g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.396mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.057mg 18%
Calories 337kcal 35kcal 15%
Carbs 50.02g 3.64g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.118mg 14%
Folate 10µg 51µg 10%
Selenium 5µg 9.1µg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.313mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.003g 3%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 4µg 1%
Magnesium 170mg 175mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Fish sauce
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
38%
Star anise
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 7835mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.