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Star anise vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between star anise and omelette

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc than omelette.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 444% more.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of omelette is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1445.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1245.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1131.6%
Contains more IronIron +2397.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +386.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9483.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +416%

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4681.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +975%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +290%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.5%
Contains more FatsFats +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7715.6%
Contains more OtherOther +594%
Contains more WaterWater +698%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Omelette DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 1.48mg 444%
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.024mg 99%
Copper 0.91mg 0.063mg 94%
Calcium 646mg 48mg 60%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Phosphorus 440mg 167mg 39%
Potassium 1441mg 117mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.143mg 39%
Magnesium 170mg 11mg 38%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.09mg 38%
Selenium 5µg 25.8µg 38%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.034mg 26%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.064mg 19%
Vitamin A 16µg 172µg 17%
Carbs 50.02g 0.64g 16%
Protein 17.6g 10.57g 14%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3.319g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 4.843g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.289mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Calories 337kcal 154kcal 9%
Folate 10µg 39µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.386mg 7%
Fats 15.9g 11.66g 7%
Sodium 16mg 155mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 2.712g 3%
Net carbs 35.42g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.