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Star anise vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Star anise and Pork

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Pork has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 451% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 +3300%
Contains more Iron +4148.3%
Contains more Magnesium +507.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +240.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Copper +1146.6%
Contains more Manganese +25455.6%
Contains more Selenium +806%
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +3300%
Contains more Iron +4148.3%
Contains more Magnesium +507.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +240.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Copper +1146.6%
Contains more Manganese +25455.6%
Contains more Selenium +806%

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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +4342.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4342.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +679.8%
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Water +506.6%
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
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +679.8%
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Water +506.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.5%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Pork Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 0g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 27.32g Pork
Fats 15.9g 13.92g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 0g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 242kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 19mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.87mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 28mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 246mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 423mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 62mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 2.39mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.073mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.009mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 311IU 7IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 2µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 21mg 0.6mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.698mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.464mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 5.23g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 6.19g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.2g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.644g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.