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Star anise vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Star anise and Chili Pepper

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Chili Pepper are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 447% more.
  • Star anise contains 36 times more Calcium than Chili Pepper. Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, while Chili Pepper contain 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 +3488.9%
Contains more Iron +2980%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +856.5%
Contains more Potassium +323.8%
Contains more Zinc +1666.7%
Contains more Copper +423%
Contains more Manganese +870.5%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +3488.9%
Contains more Iron +2980%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +856.5%
Contains more Potassium +323.8%
Contains more Zinc +1666.7%
Contains more Copper +423%
Contains more Manganese +870.5%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%

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 B1 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1054.8%
Contains more Folate +130%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1054.8%
Contains more Folate +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +780%
Contains more Fats +7850%
Contains more Carbs +428.8%
Contains more Other +1056.7%
Contains more Water +819.7%
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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +780%
Contains more Fats +7850%
Contains more Carbs +428.8%
Contains more Other +1056.7%
Contains more Water +819.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88809.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2789.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88809.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2789.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Chili Pepper Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 7.96g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 2g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.2g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 9.46g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 40kcal Star anise
Sugar 5.1g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.5g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 18mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.2mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 25mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 46mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 340mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 7mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 5.3mg 0.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.174mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.237mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 1179IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 59µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin C 21mg 242.5mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.09mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.09mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.95mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.061mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.278mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 23µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin K 14.3µg Chili Pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili Pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili Pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili Pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili Pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili Pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili Pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili Pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili Pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.021g Chili Pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.011g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.109g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Chili Pepper
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
90%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
22%
Chili Pepper

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 - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.