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Star anise vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Mixed nuts different?

  • Star anise is higher in Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Mixed nuts are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 429% higher.
  • Star anise contains 42 times more Vitamin C than Mixed nuts. While Star anise contains 21mg of Vitamin C, Mixed nuts contain only 0.5mg.
  • Star anise has less Saturated Fat.

Spices, anise seed and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +452.1%
Contains more Iron +1316.1%
Contains more Potassium +128%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Manganese +12.7%
Contains more Magnesium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Selenium +578%
Equal in Phosphorus - 456
Equal in Copper - 0.907
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 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains more Calcium +452.1%
Contains more Iron +1316.1%
Contains more Potassium +128%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Manganese +12.7%
Contains more Magnesium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Selenium +578%
Equal in Phosphorus - 456
Equal in Copper - 0.907

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 +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Folate +730%
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 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Folate +730%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +137.6%
Contains more Water +358.7%
Contains more Other +141%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +239.3%
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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Carbs +137.6%
Contains more Water +358.7%
Contains more Other +141%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +239.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.9%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.9%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 14.05g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 15.9g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Carbs 50.02g 21.05g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 7g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 117mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 2.61mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 440mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 1441mg 632mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 5.3mg 3.36mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.907mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 2.04mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 311IU 3IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 21mg 0.5mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.189mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.196mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.352mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 8.711g Star anise
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Mixed nuts
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
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.