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Star anise vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between star anise and shiitake

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6 in star anise is higher than in shiitake.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 457% more than shiitake.
  • Shiitake has 323 times less calcium than star anise. Star anise has 646mg of calcium, while shiitake has 2mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Mushrooms, shiitake, 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.
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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +374%
Contains more IronIron +8914.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +540.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +414.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14%

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 0% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +685.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3144.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +636.7%
Contains more OtherOther +837.8%
Contains more WaterWater +840.7%

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 Shiitake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Shiitake DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.41mg 457%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.23mg 90%
Copper 0.91mg 0.142mg 85%
Calcium 646mg 2mg 64%
Fiber 14.6g 2.5g 48%
Phosphorus 440mg 112mg 47%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.03mg 39%
Magnesium 170mg 20mg 36%
Potassium 1441mg 304mg 33%
Protein 17.6g 2.24g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.293mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.015mg 27%
Fats 15.9g 0.49g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Calories 337kcal 34kcal 15%
Carbs 50.02g 6.79g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.5mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.217mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 3.877mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 2%
Folate 10µg 13µg 1%
Selenium 5µg 5.7µg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 4.29g N/A
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Sodium 16mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Shiitake
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
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.