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Star anise vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Star anise and Lentil

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Lentil is richer in Folate.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 420% more.
  • Star anise contains 34 times more Calcium than Lentil. Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, while Lentil contains 19mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +3300%
Contains more Iron +1009.9%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +290.5%
Contains more Zinc +317.3%
Contains more Copper +262.5%
Contains more Manganese +365.6%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
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% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +3300%
Contains more Iron +1009.9%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +290.5%
Contains more Zinc +317.3%
Contains more Copper +262.5%
Contains more Manganese +365.6%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

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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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +3787.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.2%
Contains more Folate +1710%
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 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3787.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.2%
Contains more Folate +1710%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Fats +4084.2%
Contains more Carbs +148.5%
Contains more Other +736.1%
Contains more Water +630%
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% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Fats +4084.2%
Contains more Carbs +148.5%
Contains more Other +736.1%
Contains more Water +630%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15181.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15181.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%

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 Lentil
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 Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 12.23g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 9.02g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.38g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 20.13g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 116kcal Star anise
Sugar 1.8g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 7.9g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 19mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 3.33mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 36mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 180mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 369mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 5.3mg 1.27mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.251mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.494mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 2.8µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 8IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 21mg 1.5mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.169mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.073mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.638mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.178mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.064g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.175g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
46%
Lentil

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 is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.