Star anise vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between star anise and macadamia
- Star anise has more iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber, while macadamia has more manganese and vitamin B1.
- Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 416% more than macadamia.
- Star anise contains 8 times more calcium than macadamia. While star anise contains 646mg of calcium, macadamia contains only 85mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in star anise is lower.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macadamia is 10, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +660% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +291.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +901.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +307.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.6% |
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 | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +251.5% |
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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +261.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +601.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +508.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +376.5% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +502% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 3.69mg | 416% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 58.877g | 123% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 75.77g | 92% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 4.131mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 1.195mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 85mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 12.061g | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 1.3mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 188mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 368mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.275mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 8.6g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 1.2mg | 22% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 7.91g | 19% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 718kcal | 19% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.756mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 13.82g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 1.502g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.162mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 130mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 2.473mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 3.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.758mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | N/A | |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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.