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Star anise vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between star anise and horned melon

  • The amount of iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B1 in star anise is higher than in horned melon.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 448% more than horned melon.
  • Star anise contains 59 times more manganese than horned melon. While star anise contains 2.3mg of manganese, horned melon contains only 0.039mg.
  • Horned melon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horned melon is 48, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Horned melon (Kiwano).

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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 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4869.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1071.5%
Contains more IronIron +3170.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +4450%
Contains more ZincZinc +1004.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1089.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5797.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +441.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +335.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +931.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +888.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1161.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +561.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1514%
Contains more WaterWater +832.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Horned melon DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 1.13mg 448%
Copper 0.91mg 0.02mg 99%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.039mg 98%
Calcium 646mg 13mg 63%
Phosphorus 440mg 37mg 58%
Fiber 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.063mg 45%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.48mg 44%
Potassium 1441mg 123mg 39%
Protein 17.6g 1.78g 32%
Magnesium 170mg 40mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.025mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Fats 15.9g 1.26g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.015mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Vitamin C 21mg 5.3mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.565mg 16%
Calories 337kcal 44kcal 15%
Carbs 50.02g 7.56g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.183mg 12%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 7µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 7.56g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Horned melon
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
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.