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Star anise vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between star anise and pork chop

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus; however, pork chop is richer in selenium and vitamin B3.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 451% more.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of pork chop is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1053.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357.5%
Contains more IronIron +4148.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +766.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +628%

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%
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 0% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.313mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1345.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more WaterWater +544.1%
~equal in Fats ~14.35g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.3%

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 chop
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 Pork chop DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.87mg 451%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.01mg 100%
Copper 0.91mg 0.105mg 89%
Calcium 646mg 56mg 59%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Selenium 5µg 36.4µg 57%
Magnesium 170mg 20mg 36%
Potassium 1441mg 315mg 33%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 7.927mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Phosphorus 440mg 241mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Zinc 5.3mg 3.15mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.586g 4.339g 17%
Carbs 50.02g 0g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.49mg 13%
Protein 17.6g 23.72g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 4.887g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.489mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.894g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.104mg 6%
Calories 337kcal 231kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Sodium 16mg 74mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.313mg 2%
Fats 15.9g 14.35g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin A 16µg 4µg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Pork chop
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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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 - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.753g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop 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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.