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Star anise vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Star anise and Fudge

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, and Magnesium than Fudge.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 440% more.
  • Star anise contains 54 times more Vitamin B6 than Fudge. Star anise contains 0.65mg of Vitamin B6, while Fudge contains 0.012mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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.
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Fudge
Contains more Calcium +1218.4%
Contains more Iron +1988.1%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +519.7%
Contains more Potassium +975.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Contains more Zinc +377.5%
Contains more Copper +176.6%
Contains more Manganese +445%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Calcium +1218.4%
Contains more Iron +1988.1%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +519.7%
Contains more Potassium +975.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Contains more Zinc +377.5%
Contains more Copper +176.6%
Contains more Manganese +445%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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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Fudge
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1638.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5316.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1638.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5316.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +636.4%
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Other +630.5%
Contains more Carbs +52.8%
Equal in Water - 9.81
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
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +636.4%
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Other +630.5%
Contains more Carbs +52.8%
Equal in Water - 9.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.5%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.5%

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 Fudge
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 Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 17.6g 2.39g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 10.41g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 337kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.7g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 49mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.77mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 36mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 71mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 134mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 45mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.11mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.329mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.422mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 2.5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 159IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.026mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.085mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.176mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.14mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.012mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 4µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.165g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 6.448g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 2.943g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.373g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
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 - 5.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.