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Star anise vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Star anise and Milkshake

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Potassium in Star anise is higher than in Milkshake.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 461% more than Milkshake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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 +342.5%
Contains more Iron +36860%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.6%
Contains more Potassium +687.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.2%
Contains more Zinc +1259%
Contains more Copper +1684.3%
Contains more Manganese +16328.6%
Contains more Selenium +117.4%
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 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Calcium +342.5%
Contains more Iron +36860%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.6%
Contains more Potassium +687.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.2%
Contains more Zinc +1259%
Contains more Copper +1684.3%
Contains more Manganese +16328.6%
Contains more Selenium +117.4%

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 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1995.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1447.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1995.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1447.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +356%
Contains more Fats +424.8%
Contains more Carbs +181.8%
Contains more Other +662.6%
Contains more Water +680.4%
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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +356%
Contains more Fats +424.8%
Contains more Carbs +181.8%
Contains more Other +662.6%
Contains more Water +680.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1017.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2687.6%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1017.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2687.6%

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 Milkshake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 17.75g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 3.86g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 3.03g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 17.75g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 112kcal Star anise
Sugar 17.75g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 146mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.1mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 12mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 115mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 183mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 95mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.39mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.051mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.014mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 2.3µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 91IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 25µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.03mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.195mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.146mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.368mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.042mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 7µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 1.886g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.875g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.113g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Milkshake
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
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.3g)
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 glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.