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Star anise vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between star anise and merlot

  • Merlot contains less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 456% higher.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than merlot.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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%
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1034.6%
Contains more IronIron +7934.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +8172.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1813%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1642.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
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%
Merlot
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +835.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2556.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1040.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25042.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1892.8%
Contains more WaterWater +807.7%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Merlot DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.46mg 456%
Copper 0.91mg 0.011mg 100%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.132mg 94%
Calcium 646mg 8mg 64%
Phosphorus 440mg 23mg 60%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.14mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.057mg 46%
Potassium 1441mg 127mg 39%
Magnesium 170mg 12mg 38%
Protein 17.6g 0.07g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.005mg 28%
Fats 15.9g 0g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.031mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.224mg 18%
Carbs 50.02g 2.51g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.03mg 15%
Calories 337kcal 83kcal 13%
Selenium 5µg 0.2µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 2%
Folate 10µg 1µg 2%
Sodium 16mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
8%
Merlot

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 - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.