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Star anise vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Star anise and Mexican tea?

  • Star anise is richer in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, yet Mexican tea is richer in Folate, and Manganese.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 439% higher.
  • Star anise has 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Mexican tea. Star anise has 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, while Mexican tea has 0.028mg.

We used Spices, anise seed and Epazote, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +134.9%
Contains more Iron +1866%
Contains more Magnesium +40.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.6%
Contains more Potassium +127.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
Contains more Zinc +381.8%
Contains more Copper +378.9%
Contains more Selenium +455.6%
Contains more Manganese +34.7%
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 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Calcium +134.9%
Contains more Iron +1866%
Contains more Magnesium +40.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.6%
Contains more Potassium +127.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
Contains more Zinc +381.8%
Contains more Copper +378.9%
Contains more Selenium +455.6%
Contains more Manganese +34.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +445.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +345.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Folate +2050%
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 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +445.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +345.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Folate +2050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5233.3%
Contains more Fats +2957.7%
Contains more Carbs +572.3%
Contains more Other +177.6%
Contains more Water +835.1%
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
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +5233.3%
Contains more Fats +2957.7%
Contains more Carbs +572.3%
Contains more Other +177.6%
Contains more Water +835.1%

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 Mexican tea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 3.64g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 0.33g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.52g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 7.44g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 32kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 3.8g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 275mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.88mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 121mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 86mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 633mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 43mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.1mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.19mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 5µg 0.9µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 57IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 3µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 3.6mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.028mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.639mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.179mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.152mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 215µg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 0.586g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.