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Star anise vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Star anise and Nectarine

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Magnesium, and Potassium in Star anise is higher than in Nectarine.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 459% more than Nectarine.
  • Star anise contains 108 times more Calcium than Nectarine. While Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, Nectarine contains only 6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Nectarines, 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 Calcium +10666.7%
Contains more Iron +13100%
Contains more Magnesium +1788.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1592.3%
Contains more Potassium +616.9%
Contains more Zinc +3017.6%
Contains more Copper +958.1%
Contains more Manganese +4159.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +10666.7%
Contains more Iron +13100%
Contains more Magnesium +1788.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1592.3%
Contains more Potassium +616.9%
Contains more Zinc +3017.6%
Contains more Copper +958.1%
Contains more Manganese +4159.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2500%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 332
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 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2500%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 332

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1560.4%
Contains more Fats +4868.8%
Contains more Carbs +374.1%
Contains more Other +1345.8%
Contains more Water +818.1%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +1560.4%
Contains more Fats +4868.8%
Contains more Carbs +374.1%
Contains more Other +1345.8%
Contains more Water +818.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11013.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2687.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11013.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2687.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 8.85g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 1.06g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.32g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 10.55g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 44kcal Star anise
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.7g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 6mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.28mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 9mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 26mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 201mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 5.3mg 0.17mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.086mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.054mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 332IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 17µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.77mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 21mg 5.4mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.034mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.027mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.125mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.185mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.025mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin K 2.2µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.025g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.088g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.113g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Nectarine
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
10%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
9%
Nectarine

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 - 7.89g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.