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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.
  • Pizza has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

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%
Pizza
Pizza
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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% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Pizza
Pizza
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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% 23% 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 +331.3%
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
Pizza
Pizza
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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
Pizza
Pizza
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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 DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 2.48mg 431%
Copper 0.91mg 0.105mg 89%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.36mg 84%
Fiber 14.6g 2.3g 49%
Calcium 646mg 188mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.08mg 44%
Potassium 1441mg 172mg 37%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.34mg 36%
Magnesium 170mg 24mg 35%
Phosphorus 440mg 216mg 32%
Selenium 5µg 19.9µg 27%
Sodium 16mg 598mg 25%
Vitamin C 21mg 1.4mg 22%
Folate 10µg 93µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 2.608g 18%
Saturated fat 0.586g 4.465g 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 16%
Protein 17.6g 11.39g 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.681g 10%
Fats 15.9g 9.69g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.195mg 7%
Vitamin A 16µg 69µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Carbs 50.02g 33.33g 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 3.825mg 5%
Calories 337kcal 266kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.39mg 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

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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
38%
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.