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Star anise vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Italian sausage raw different?

  • Star anise is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 447% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, anise seed and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +3488.9%
Contains more Iron +3032.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.9%
Contains more Potassium +469.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +196.1%
Contains more Copper +1037.5%
Contains more Manganese +3865.5%
Contains more Selenium +396%
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 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +3488.9%
Contains more Iron +3032.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.9%
Contains more Potassium +469.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +196.1%
Contains more Copper +1037.5%
Contains more Manganese +3865.5%
Contains more Selenium +396%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Carbs +7595.4%
Contains more Other +158%
Contains more Fats +97%
Contains more Water +435.4%
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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Carbs +7595.4%
Contains more Other +158%
Contains more Fats +97%
Contains more Water +435.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.9%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.9%

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 Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 0.65g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 14.25g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 50.02g 0.65g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 18mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.18mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 14mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 142mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 253mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 731mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.79mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.08mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.058mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 2mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.168mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.51mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.3mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 8µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 11.27g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 715mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.