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Star anise vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Star anise is higher than Jerusalem artichoke in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 420% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Star anise contains 46 times more Calcium than Jerusalem artichoke. Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, while Jerusalem artichoke contains 14mg.

Spices, anise seed and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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 +4514.3%
Contains more Iron +987.1%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +464.1%
Contains more Potassium +235.9%
Contains more Zinc +4316.7%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Manganese +3733.3%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
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 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4514.3%
Contains more Iron +987.1%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +464.1%
Contains more Potassium +235.9%
Contains more Zinc +4316.7%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Manganese +3733.3%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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 +1455%
Contains more Vitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.2%
Contains more Folate +30%
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 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1455%
Contains more Vitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.2%
Contains more Folate +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +780%
Contains more Fats +158900%
Contains more Carbs +186.8%
Contains more Other +173.2%
Contains more Water +717.7%
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% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +780%
Contains more Fats +158900%
Contains more Carbs +186.8%
Contains more Other +173.2%
Contains more Water +717.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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 Jerusalem artichoke
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 15.84g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 2g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.01g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 17.44g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 73kcal Star anise
Sugar 9.6g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.6g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 14mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 3.4mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 17mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 78mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 429mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 5.3mg 0.12mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.14mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.06mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 20IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 1µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 21mg 4mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.2mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.3mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.397mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.077mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.004g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.001g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.