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Star anise vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Star anise and Liver

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Fiber, while Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 778% more than Star anise.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +860.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +666.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
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% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +6360%
Contains more Iron +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +860.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +666.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
Contains more Selenium +1250%

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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin A +5686.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +657.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +499%
Contains more Folate +1530%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin A +5686.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +657.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +499%
Contains more Folate +1530%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +261.4%
Contains more Carbs +1230.3%
Contains more Other +362.7%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Water +574.2%
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
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +261.4%
Contains more Carbs +1230.3%
Contains more Other +362.7%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Water +574.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1452.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1452.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%

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 Liver
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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Liver Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 3.76g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 26.02g Liver
Fats 15.9g 4.4g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 3.76g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 165kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 10mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 17.92mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 14mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 241mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 150mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 49mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.91mg 0.634mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 311IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin C 21mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.258mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.57mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 1.41g Star anise
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.63g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.05g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.824g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.