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Star anise vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are star anise and pepperoni different?

  • Star anise is higher in iron, copper, calcium, fiber, manganese, and phosphorus; however, pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 445% higher.
  • Star anise has less saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index (28) than star anise (89).

Spices, anise seed and Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced 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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +844.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +425.9%
Contains more IronIron +2678.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%

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% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Pepperoni DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 1.33mg 445%
Copper 0.91mg 0.091mg 91%
Saturated fat 0.586g 17.708g 78%
Sodium 16mg 1582mg 68%
Calcium 646mg 19mg 63%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Manganese 2.3mg 1.074mg 53%
Fats 15.9g 46.28g 47%
Selenium 5µg 29µg 44%
Phosphorus 440mg 158mg 40%
Magnesium 170mg 18mg 36%
Potassium 1441mg 274mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 20.77g 27%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.44mg 26%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.362mg 22%
Carbs 50.02g 1.18g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 4.987mg 12%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 4.458g 9%
Calories 337kcal 504kcal 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.271mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.257mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.93mg 3%
Protein 17.6g 19.25g 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4139%
Contains more OtherOther +46.4%
Contains more FatsFats +191.1%
Contains more WaterWater +199.3%
~equal in Protein ~19.25g

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.5%

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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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.