Star anise vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between star anise and pecan pie?
- Star anise is richer than pecan pie in iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 444% more.
- Star anise has 20 times more calcium than pecan pie. While star anise has 646mg of calcium, pecan pie has only 32mg.
- The glycemic index of pecan pie is lower.
We used Spices, anise seed and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +553.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1918.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +983.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2397.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +331.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +419.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +368.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +223% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
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 | +10400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +261.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +412.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160% |
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:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +259.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +478.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +104.4% |
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Carbs
~52.2g
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
3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.71 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 1.48mg | 444% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.211mg | 78% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 0.712mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 32mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 58% | |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 94mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.06mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 1.02mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 133mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 26mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 4.9g | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.2mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 5.71g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 3.989g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 0.847mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 12µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.188mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 262mg | 11% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 22.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 82µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.479mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 11.181g | 4% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 412kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 26µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 52.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.403g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)