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Star anise vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Star anise and Potato chips

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 in Star anise is higher than in Potato chips.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 442% more than Potato chips.
  • Star anise contains 27 times more Calcium than Potato chips. While Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, Potato chips contains only 24mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Star anise is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 +2591.7%
Contains more Iron +2167.5%
Contains more Magnesium +153.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains more Zinc +386.2%
Contains more Copper +197.4%
Contains more Manganese +422.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +62%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +2591.7%
Contains more Iron +2167.5%
Contains more Magnesium +153.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains more Zinc +386.2%
Contains more Copper +197.4%
Contains more Manganese +422.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +62%

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 B1 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.66
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% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +151.4%
Contains more Water +402.1%
Contains more Other +92.8%
Contains more Fats +117.6%
Equal in Carbs - 52.9
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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +151.4%
Contains more Water +402.1%
Contains more Other +92.8%
Contains more Fats +117.6%
Equal in Carbs - 52.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.84
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.84

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 17.6g 7g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 50.02g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 337kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 4.8g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 24mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.63mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 67mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 165mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 1275mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 5.3mg 1.09mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.306mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.44mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 21mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.167mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.197mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.402mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 10µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.586g 10.96g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.374g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.