Star anise vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between star anise and mung beans
- Star anise has more iron, manganese, calcium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and phosphorus; however, mung beans are richer in folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 378% more.
- Star anise contains 5 times more calcium than mung beans. Star anise contains 646mg of calcium, while mung beans contain 132mg.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of mung beans is 31.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +389.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +448.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64% |
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 | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6150% |
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:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1282.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.2% |
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Water
~9.05g
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
0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.384 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5974.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +720.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 6.74mg | 378% |
| Folate | 10µg | 625µg | 154% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 1.035mg | 55% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 132mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.68mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.161g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.621mg | 23% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 1.15g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 1.91mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.382mg | 21% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.384g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 4.8mg | 18% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 23.86g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 367mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 16.3g | 7% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 1246mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 8.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 2.251mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 189mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.233mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 62.62g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.941mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 0.348g | 1% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 347kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0% |
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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%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.