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Star anise vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Star anise and Focaccia

  • Focaccia has less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 423% more than Focaccia.
  • Focaccia contains 18 times less Calcium than Star anise. Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, while Focaccia contains 35mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 +1745.7%
Contains more Iron +1069.6%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.8%
Contains more Potassium +1164%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +298.5%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +531.9%
Contains more Selenium +218%
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +1745.7%
Contains more Iron +1069.6%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.8%
Contains more Potassium +1164%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +298.5%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +531.9%
Contains more Selenium +218%

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 +15450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +1280%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
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 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +15450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +1280%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100.7%
Contains more Fats +101.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.6%
Contains more Other +331.1%
Contains more Water +381.2%
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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Protein +100.7%
Contains more Fats +101.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.6%
Contains more Other +331.1%
Contains more Water +381.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.9%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.9%

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 Focaccia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 34.02g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 8.77g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 7.89g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 35.82g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 249kcal Star anise
Sugar 1.75g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.8g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 35mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 3.16mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 20mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 128mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 114mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 561mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.33mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.091mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.364mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 311IU 2IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.645mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.113mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.877g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 5.67g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.994g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.291g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.