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Star anise vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Star anise and Pigeon pea raw

  • Star anise has more Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Zinc, Manganese, and Phosphorus, while Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 397% more than Pigeon pea raw.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, 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 +396.9%
Contains more Iron +606.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Manganese +28.4%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Equal in Potassium - 1392
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 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Calcium +396.9%
Contains more Iron +606.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Manganese +28.4%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Equal in Potassium - 1392
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 +1010.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +4460%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.965
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1010.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +4460%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.965

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +967.1%
Contains more Other +101.7%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Water +11%
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% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more Fats +967.1%
Contains more Other +101.7%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Water +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%

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 Pigeon pea raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 17.6g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 15.9g 1.49g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 337kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 14.6g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 646mg 130mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 5.23mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 440mg 367mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 1392mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 17mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 2.76mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 2.3mg 1.791mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 311IU 28IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 1µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.187mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.965mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.283mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.012g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.814g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.