Star anise vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between star anise and chili pepper
- Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and potassium, while chili pepper has more vitamin C.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 449% higher.
- Chili pepper contains 46 times less calcium than star anise. Star anise contains 646mg of calcium, while chili pepper contains 14mg.
- Chili pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +639.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4514.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +347.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3488.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +605.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1938.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +923.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1129.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +372.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +237.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +296.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +584.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130% |
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:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +841.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3513.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +467.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +707% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +822.6% |
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1218% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 1.03mg | 449% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 143.7mg | 136% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 0.187mg | 92% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.129mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 14mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 43mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 1.5g | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.26mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 23mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 322mg | 33% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 1.87g | 31% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 0.44g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.024g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.072mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.239g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.086mg | 16% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 40kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 8.81g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.201mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 1.244mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.506mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 0.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 48µg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 0.042g | 2% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 7.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0% |
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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%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.