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Star anise vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Star anise and Hot sauce

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Hot sauce is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 456% more than Hot sauce.
  • Hot sauce has 81 times less Calcium than Star anise. Star anise has 646mg of Calcium, while Hot sauce has 8mg.
  • Star anise contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot.

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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 Calcium +7975%
Contains more Iron +7600%
Contains more Magnesium +3300%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +900.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +4718.2%
Contains more Copper +3150%
Contains more Manganese +4593.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +7975%
Contains more Iron +7600%
Contains more Magnesium +3300%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +900.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +4718.2%
Contains more Copper +3150%
Contains more Manganese +4593.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +92%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +624.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +256.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +92%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +624.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +256.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3351%
Contains more Fats +4197.3%
Contains more Carbs +2758.3%
Contains more Water +843.2%
Equal in Other - 7.39
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% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
Contains more Protein +3351%
Contains more Fats +4197.3%
Contains more Carbs +2758.3%
Contains more Water +843.2%
Equal in Other - 7.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1507.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1507.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

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 Hot sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Hot sauce Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 1.45g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 0.51g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.37g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 1.75g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 11kcal Star anise
Sugar 1.26g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0.3g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 8mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.48mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 5mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 11mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 144mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 2643mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.11mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.028mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.049mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 162IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 8µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.12mg Hot sauce
Vitamin C 21mg 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.036mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.082mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.254mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.11mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.157mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 6µg Star anise
Vitamin K 2.4µg Hot sauce
Tryptophan 0.007mg Hot sauce
Threonine 0.019mg Hot sauce
Isoleucine 0.017mg Hot sauce
Leucine 0.027mg Hot sauce
Lysine 0.023mg Hot sauce
Methionine 0.006mg Hot sauce
Phenylalanine 0.016mg Hot sauce
Valine 0.022mg Hot sauce
Histidine 0.01mg Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.052g Hot sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.03g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.196g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Hot sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
29%
Hot sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
40%
Hot sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 2627mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.534g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/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.