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Star anise vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Star anise and Pizza

  • Pizza contains less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus than Star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 431% higher.
  • Pizza contains 9 times less Copper than Star anise. Star anise contains 0.91mg of Copper, while Pizza contains 0.105mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +608.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +737.8%
Contains more IronIron +1390.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +766.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +538.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%

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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +830%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +64.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.1%
Contains more OtherOther +186.8%
Contains more WaterWater +352.5%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.4%

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 Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Pizza Opinion
Calories 337kcal 266kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 11.39g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 9.69g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 1.4mg Star anise
Net carbs 35.42g 31.03g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 33.33g Star anise
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 24mg Star anise
Calcium 646mg 188mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 172mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 2.48mg Star anise
Sugar 3.58g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 2.3g Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.105mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.34mg Star anise
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 440mg 216mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 598mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 2.3mg 0.36mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.195mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.08mg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 10µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Star anise
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 0.586g 4.465g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 2.608g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.681g Star anise
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Pizza
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Star anise
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.879g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.