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Star anise vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Pomegranate different?

  • Star anise is higher than Pomegranate in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 458% more than Pomegranate.
  • Star anise contains 65 times more Calcium than Pomegranate. Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, while Pomegranate contains 10mg.

Spices, anise seed and Pomegranates, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +6360%
Contains more Iron +12220%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1122.2%
Contains more Potassium +510.6%
Contains more Zinc +1414.3%
Contains more Copper +475.9%
Contains more Manganese +1832.8%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
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 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Contains more Calcium +6360%
Contains more Iron +12220%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1122.2%
Contains more Potassium +510.6%
Contains more Zinc +1414.3%
Contains more Copper +475.9%
Contains more Manganese +1832.8%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +447.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +766.7%
Contains more Folate +280%
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 0% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +447.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +766.7%
Contains more Folate +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +953.9%
Contains more Fats +1259%
Contains more Carbs +167.5%
Contains more Other +1209.4%
Contains more Water +716.9%
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% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +953.9%
Contains more Fats +1259%
Contains more Carbs +167.5%
Contains more Other +1209.4%
Contains more Water +716.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10416.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3887.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10416.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3887.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Pomegranate Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 14.7g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 1.67g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 1.17g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 18.7g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 83kcal Star anise
Sugar 13.67g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 4g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 10mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.3mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 12mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 36mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 236mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 3mg Pomegranate
Zinc 5.3mg 0.35mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.158mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.119mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.6mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 21mg 10.2mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.067mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.053mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.293mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.377mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.075mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 38µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.12g Pomegranate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.093g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.079g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Pomegranate
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
16%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.