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Star anise vs. Grape leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between star anise and grape leaves?

  • Star anise is richer in iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet grape leaves are richer in vitamin A and manganese.
  • Grape leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 544% higher.
  • Star anise has 14 times more iron than grape leaves. Star anise has 36.96mg of iron, while grape leaves have 2.63mg.

We used Spices, anise seed and Grape leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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 68% 109% 24% 99% 138% 18% 39% 1.2% 372% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +429.8%
Contains more IronIron +1305.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +691%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +383.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +455.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.1%

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 37% 459% 40% 0% 10% 82% 44% 14% 92% 0% 272% 62% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +730%
~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
6% 2% 17% 73%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 17.31 g
Water: 73.32 g
Other: 1.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.3%
Contains more FatsFats +650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189%
Contains more OtherOther +320.6%
Contains more WaterWater +668.6%

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
23% 5% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11974.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.7%

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 Grape leaves
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 Grape leaves DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 2.63mg 429%
Vitamin A 16µg 1376µg 151%
Vitamin K 108.6µg 91%
Copper 0.91mg 0.415mg 55%
Phosphorus 440mg 91mg 50%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.67mg 42%
Potassium 1441mg 272mg 34%
Calcium 646mg 363mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.04mg 25%
Protein 17.6g 5.6g 24%
Manganese 2.3mg 2.855mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.081g 24%
Fats 15.9g 2.12g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.4mg 19%
Magnesium 170mg 95mg 18%
Folate 10µg 83µg 18%
Fiber 14.6g 11g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.065g 14%
Vitamin E 2mg 13%
Calories 337kcal 93kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.231mg 11%
Carbs 50.02g 17.31g 11%
Vitamin C 21mg 11.1mg 11%
Selenium 5µg 0.9µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.354mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.362mg 4%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.336g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 6.31g N/A
Sugar 6.3g N/A
Sodium 16mg 9mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Grape leaves
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
86%
Grape leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
87%
Grape leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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. Grape leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168575/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.