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Star anise vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Star anise and Peanut butter

  • Star anise has more Iron, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin C, however, Peanut butter is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 440% more than Peanut butter.
  • Star anise contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 +1218.4%
Contains more Iron +2024.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +158.2%
Contains more Zinc +111.2%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Magnesium - 168
Equal in Sodium - 17
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 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +1218.4%
Contains more Iron +2024.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +158.2%
Contains more Zinc +111.2%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Magnesium - 168
Equal in Sodium - 17

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Folate +770%
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 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Folate +770%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +124.2%
Contains more Water +675.6%
Contains more Other +140.1%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +223%
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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +124.2%
Contains more Water +675.6%
Contains more Other +140.1%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +223%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +297.9%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +297.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 17.31g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 15.9g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 50.02g 22.31g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 5g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 49mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.74mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 168mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 335mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 558mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 17mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 2.51mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.422mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 1.665mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 4.1µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.15mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.192mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.441mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 10.325g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.739g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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.

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.