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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +134.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1866% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +378.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +381.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +411.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +455.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +378.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +345.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +327.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5233.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2957.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +572.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 1.88mg | 439% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.19mg | 80% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 86mg | 51% |
| Folate | 10µg | 215µg | 51% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 3.8g | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.152mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 1.1mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 275mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 3.098mg | 35% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 0.33g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.028mg | 26% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 0.52g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 633mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 3.6mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 0.639mg | 15% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 32kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 7.44g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 121mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.179mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 0.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.348mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 3.64g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)