Star anise vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between star anise and milk
- Milk contains less iron, copper, manganese, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium than star anise.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 462% higher.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index than milk.
Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 | +1445.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +416.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +860.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1161.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +363.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76566.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1656.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +422.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1539.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +902.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +825.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +842.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3430.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8900% |
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Saturated fat
~0.633g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 0.03mg | 462% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.01mg | 100% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 0.003mg | 100% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 0g | 58% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 125mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 95mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.037mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.42mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 150mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 11mg | 38% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 3.37g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.02mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.277g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 0.97g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.035g | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 0.093mg | 19% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 42kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 4.99g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.361mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.185mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 58µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 0.633g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.