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Star anise vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between star anise and liverwurst

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, and fiber, while liverwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 561% more than star anise.
  • Star anise contains 29 times more calcium than liverwurst. While star anise contains 646mg of calcium, liverwurst contains only 22mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in star anise is lower.
  • Liverwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liverwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Liverwurst spread.

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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% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2836.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +747.6%
Contains more IronIron +317.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +279.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1383.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1060%

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +749.2%
Contains more OtherOther +152.4%
Contains more FatsFats +60.1%
Contains more WaterWater +461.1%

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.6%

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 Liverwurst
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 Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 13.46µg 561%
Vitamin A 16µg 4091µg 453%
Iron 36.96mg 8.85mg 351%
Selenium 5µg 58µg 96%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.155mg 93%
Copper 0.91mg 0.24mg 74%
Calcium 646mg 22mg 62%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 1.03mg 57%
Fiber 14.6g 2.5g 48%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 2.95mg 43%
Saturated fat 0.586g 9.925g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 118mg 39%
Magnesium 170mg 12mg 38%
Potassium 1441mg 170mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.19mg 35%
Sodium 16mg 700mg 30%
Phosphorus 440mg 230mg 30%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.3mg 27%
Vitamin C 21mg 3.5mg 19%
Carbs 50.02g 5.89g 15%
Fats 15.9g 25.45g 15%
Protein 17.6g 12.38g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 4.3mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.272mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 12.286g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 2.427g 5%
Folate 10µg 30µg 5%
Calories 337kcal 305kcal 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.339g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.