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Star anise vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between star anise and jícama raw

  • Jícama raw has less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 455% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw contains 54 times less calcium than star anise. Star anise contains 646mg of calcium, while jícama raw contains 12mg.
  • The glycemic index of star anise is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Yambean (jicama), raw.

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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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +860.7%
Contains more IronIron +6060%
Contains more CopperCopper +1795.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2344.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3733.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1430%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +490.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1447.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin C ~20.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2344.4%
Contains more FatsFats +17566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +467.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2213.3%
Contains more WaterWater +844.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7225.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

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 Jícama raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Jícama raw DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.6mg 455%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.06mg 97%
Copper 0.91mg 0.048mg 96%
Calcium 646mg 12mg 63%
Phosphorus 440mg 18mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.042mg 47%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.16mg 47%
Fiber 14.6g 4.9g 39%
Magnesium 170mg 12mg 38%
Potassium 1441mg 150mg 38%
Protein 17.6g 0.72g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.02mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.005g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.09g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.043g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.029mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.2mg 18%
Calories 337kcal 38kcal 15%
Carbs 50.02g 8.82g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.135mg 13%
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg 8%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.021g 3%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin C 21mg 20.2mg 1%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Threonine 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Star anise
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
9%
Jícama raw

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 - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw 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 vitamins?
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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.

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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.