Star anise vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between star anise and ground ginger
- Star anise has more iron, calcium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and zinc, while ground ginger has more manganese, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Ground ginger covers your daily need for manganese, 1348% more than star anise.
- Star anise contains 30 times more vitamin C than ground ginger. While star anise contains 21mg of vitamin C, ground ginger contains only 0.7mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Spices, ginger, ground.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1347.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1016% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +639.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +214.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +275% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.2% |
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Water
~9.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1941.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.3mg | 33.3mg | 1348% |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 19.8mg | 215% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 55.8µg | 92% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 114mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.48mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 9.62mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 168mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.046mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.479g | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.7mg | 23% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 4.24g | 18% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 8.98g | 17% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 3.64mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.929g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 214mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 2.599g | 9% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 71.62g | 7% |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.477mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 1320mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 14.1g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.626mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 335kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 57.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.39g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | N/A |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
603%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger 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 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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