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Star anise vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between star anise and asparagus

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium in star anise is higher than in asparagus.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 435% more than asparagus.
  • Star anise contains 27 times more calcium than asparagus. While star anise contains 646mg of calcium, asparagus contains only 24mg.
  • Asparagus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of asparagus is 32, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Asparagus, raw.

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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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2591.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +613.4%
Contains more IronIron +1627.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +881.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +746.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1355.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +700%
Contains more FatsFats +13150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1189.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1096.6%
Contains more WaterWater +877.1%

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
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Asparagus DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 2.14mg 435%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.158mg 93%
Copper 0.91mg 0.189mg 80%
Calcium 646mg 24mg 62%
Phosphorus 440mg 52mg 55%
Fiber 14.6g 2.1g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.091mg 43%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.54mg 43%
Magnesium 170mg 14mg 37%
Potassium 1441mg 202mg 36%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Protein 17.6g 2.2g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.12g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.05g 21%
Vitamin C 21mg 5.6mg 17%
Calories 337kcal 20kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.143mg 16%
Carbs 50.02g 3.88g 15%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.978mg 13%
Folate 10µg 52µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.141mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.274mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 2.3µg 5%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 38µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.04g 2%
Sodium 16mg 2mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Asparagus
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
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.