Star anise vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between star anise and pound cake
- Star anise has more iron, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium than pound cake.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 444% more.
- Star anise contains 24 times more fiber than pound cake. Star anise contains 14.6g of fiber, while pound cake contains 0.6g.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2025% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1274.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +867.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2397.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2066.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1132.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +214.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1990.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1705.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +353.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~53.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +223.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.419g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 1.48mg | 444% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.042mg | 96% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 0.11mg | 95% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 47mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 0.6g | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.036mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.43mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 140mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 8mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 149mg | 38% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 5g | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 4.811g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 3.02g | 17% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.173mg | 14% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 1.615mg | 9% |
| Folate | 10µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.485mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 13.96g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 3.419g | 2% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 53.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.225g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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