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Star anise vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between star anise and marrow-stem Kale

  • Star anise has more iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, and potassium, while marrow-stem Kale has more vitamin A.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 456% more than marrow-stem Kale.
  • Star anise contains 25 times more zinc than marrow-stem Kale. While star anise contains 5.3mg of zinc, marrow-stem Kale contains only 0.21mg.
  • Marrow-stem Kale has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of marrow-stem Kale is 32, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Collards, 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 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +529.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +576.5%
Contains more IronIron +7763.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1878.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2423.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1660%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +249.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.6%
~equal in Sodium ~17mg

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 118% 84% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +312.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1468.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1190%
~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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +482.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2506.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +822.9%
Contains more OtherOther +421.8%
Contains more WaterWater +839.4%

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
19% 10% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1467.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%

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 Marrow-stem Kale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Marrow-stem Kale DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.47mg 456%
Vitamin K 437.1µg 364%
Copper 0.91mg 0.046mg 96%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.658mg 71%
Phosphorus 440mg 25mg 59%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.21mg 46%
Fiber 14.6g 4g 42%
Calcium 646mg 232mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.165mg 37%
Potassium 1441mg 213mg 36%
Magnesium 170mg 27mg 34%
Folate 10µg 129µg 30%
Protein 17.6g 3.02g 29%
Vitamin A 16µg 251µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.03g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.61g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.054mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.201g 20%
Vitamin C 21mg 35.3mg 16%
Calories 337kcal 32kcal 15%
Carbs 50.02g 5.42g 15%
Vitamin E 2.26mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.742mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.13mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.267mg 11%
Selenium 5µg 1.3µg 7%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.055g 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 1.42g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Sodium 16mg 17mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0%
Leucine 0.151mg 0%
Lysine 0.117mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.12mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Marrow-stem Kale
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
120%
Marrow-stem Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
25%
Marrow-stem Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.