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Star anise vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between star anise and gouda cheese

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, gouda cheese has more vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 459% higher.
  • Star anise is lower in saturated fat.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than gouda cheese.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Cheese, gouda.

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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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +486.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1090.9%
Contains more IronIron +15300%
Contains more CopperCopper +2427.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20809.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
~equal in Calcium ~700mg

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 0% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%

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
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2153.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.7%
Contains more FatsFats +72.6%
Contains more WaterWater +334.6%

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
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +379.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.24mg 459%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.011mg 100%
Copper 0.91mg 0.036mg 97%
Saturated fat 0.586g 17.614g 77%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.08mg 44%
Potassium 1441mg 121mg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Sodium 16mg 819mg 35%
Magnesium 170mg 29mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.03mg 26%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.063mg 19%
Fats 15.9g 27.44g 18%
Vitamin A 16µg 165µg 17%
Selenium 5µg 14.5µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.657g 17%
Carbs 50.02g 2.22g 16%
Protein 17.6g 24.94g 15%
Phosphorus 440mg 546mg 15%
Zinc 5.3mg 3.9mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.34mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 7.747g 5%
Calcium 646mg 700mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.334mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Folate 10µg 21µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calories 337kcal 356kcal 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Gouda cheese
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
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.