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Star anise vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Oregano different?

  • Star anise is higher in Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin C, however, Oregano is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Oregano is 117% higher.
  • Star anise contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Oregano. While Star anise contains 21mg of Vitamin C, Oregano contains only 2.3mg.

Spices, anise seed and Spices, oregano, dried are the varieties used 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.
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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +97%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117%
~equal in Iron ~36.8mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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% 19% 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 7.7% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +813%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +446.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2270%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.6%
Contains more FatsFats +271.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.8%
Contains more OtherOther +13.4%
~equal in Water ~9.93g

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
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1265.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Oregano Opinion
Calories 337kcal 265kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 9g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 4.28g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 2.3mg Star anise
Net carbs 35.42g 26.42g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 68.92g Oregano
Magnesium 170mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 646mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 1441mg 1260mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 36.8mg Star anise
Sugar 4.09g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.91mg 0.633mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 2.69mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 148mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 25mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 2.3mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 5µg 4.5µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.177mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 10µg 237µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 0.586g 1.551g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.716g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.369g Star anise
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Oregano
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
39%
Star anise
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.965g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.