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Star anise vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Star anise and Mussels?

  • Star anise is higher in Iron, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% more.

We used Spices, anise seed and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types 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 +1857.6%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +359.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.4%
Contains more Potassium +437.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +510.7%
Contains more Manganese +195.7%
Contains more Selenium +1692%
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +1857.6%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +359.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.4%
Contains more Potassium +437.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +510.7%
Contains more Manganese +195.7%
Contains more Selenium +1692%

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 C +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 304
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 304
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +254.9%
Contains more Carbs +576.9%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Water +541%
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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +254.9%
Contains more Carbs +576.9%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Water +541%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.9%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 7.39g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 15.9g 4.48g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 7.39g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 172kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 33mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 6.72mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 37mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 285mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 268mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 369mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 2.67mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.149mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 311IU 304IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 21mg 13.6mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.3mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 3mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.1mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.85g Star anise
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 1.014g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.212g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.