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Star anise vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between star anise and lamb

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, lamb has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 439% higher.
  • Star anise is lower in saturated fat.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than lamb.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +639.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +364.8%
Contains more IronIron +1866%
Contains more CopperCopper +664.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428%

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%
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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 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%

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
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +746.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more FatsFats +31.7%
Contains more WaterWater +463.1%

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
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.82g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Lamb DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 1.88mg 439%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.022mg 99%
Copper 0.91mg 0.119mg 88%
Calcium 646mg 17mg 63%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.13mg 40%
Selenium 5µg 26.4µg 39%
Saturated fat 0.586g 8.83g 37%
Phosphorus 440mg 188mg 36%
Magnesium 170mg 23mg 35%
Potassium 1441mg 310mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 6.66mg 23%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.1mg 20%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Carbs 50.02g 0g 17%
Protein 17.6g 24.52g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.51g 11%
Zinc 5.3mg 4.46mg 8%
Fats 15.9g 20.94g 8%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.25mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.66mg 3%
Folate 10µg 18µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 8.82g 2%
Calories 337kcal 294kcal 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 16mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.