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Star anise vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Star anise and Onion

  • Onion contains less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium than Star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 459% higher.
  • Onion has 31 times less Zinc than Star anise. Star anise has 5.3mg of Zinc, while Onion has 0.17mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Onions, 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 +2708.7%
Contains more Iron +17500%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1417.2%
Contains more Potassium +887%
Contains more Zinc +3017.6%
Contains more Copper +2233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1682.9%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -75%
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 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +2708.7%
Contains more Iron +17500%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1417.2%
Contains more Potassium +887%
Contains more Zinc +3017.6%
Contains more Copper +2233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1682.9%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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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Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +15450%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2537.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Folate +90%
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 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +15450%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2537.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Folate +90%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1500%
Contains more Fats +15800%
Contains more Carbs +435.5%
Contains more Other +1882.9%
Contains more Water +834.1%
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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +1500%
Contains more Fats +15800%
Contains more Carbs +435.5%
Contains more Other +1882.9%
Contains more Water +834.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18429.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18429.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%

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 Onion
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 Onion Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 7.64g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 1.1g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.1g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 9.34g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 40kcal Star anise
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.7g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 23mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.21mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 10mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 29mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 146mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 5.3mg 0.17mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.039mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.129mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 2IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 21mg 7.4mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.046mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.027mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.116mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.123mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.12mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 19µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.042g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.013g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.017g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
8%
Onion

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 - 4.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.