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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 for 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.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index (24) than star anise (89).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +452.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128%
Contains more IronIron +1316.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +578%
~equal in Copper ~0.907mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~456mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more FolateFolate +730%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +137.6%
Contains more WaterWater +358.7%
Contains more OtherOther +141%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +239.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 2.61mg 429%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 14.612g 76%
Fats 15.9g 53.95g 59%
Calcium 646mg 117mg 53%
Selenium 5µg 33.9µg 53%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 28.488g 47%
Saturated fat 0.586g 8.711g 37%
Fiber 14.6g 7g 30%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 7.709mg 29%
Potassium 1441mg 632mg 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0.5mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.352mg 23%
Folate 10µg 83µg 18%
Zinc 5.3mg 3.36mg 18%
Calories 337kcal 607kcal 14%
Magnesium 170mg 229mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.189mg 13%
Manganese 2.3mg 2.04mg 11%
Carbs 50.02g 21.05g 10%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.196mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.14mg 7%
Protein 17.6g 20.04g 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 440mg 456mg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Copper 0.91mg 0.907mg 0%
Sodium 16mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Star anise
50%
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.