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

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What are the main differences between Star anise and Potato salad?

  • Potato salad has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium than Star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 454% higher.
  • Star anise has 34 times more Calcium than Potato salad. Star anise has 646mg of Calcium, while Potato salad has 19mg.

We used Spices, anise seed and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 +5586.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +746.2%
Contains more Potassium +467.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +1609.7%
Contains more Copper +671.2%
Contains more Manganese +2177.2%
Contains more Selenium +22%
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% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +3300%
Contains more Iron +5586.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +746.2%
Contains more Potassium +467.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +1609.7%
Contains more Copper +671.2%
Contains more Manganese +2177.2%
Contains more Selenium +22%

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 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361%
Contains more Folate +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +556.7%
Contains more Fats +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +347.8%
Contains more Other +255.9%
Contains more Water +696.6%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +556.7%
Contains more Fats +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +347.8%
Contains more Other +255.9%
Contains more Water +696.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +294.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.6%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +294.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 9.87g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 2.68g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 8.2g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 11.17g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 143kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.3g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 19mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.65mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 15mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 52mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 254mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 529mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.31mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.118mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.101mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 4.1µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 157IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 21mg 10mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.077mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.89mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.534mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.141mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 7µg Star anise
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 1.429g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 2.48g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.843g)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.