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Star anise vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between star anise and powdered milk

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, and fiber; however, powdered milk has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 456% higher.
  • Star anise is lower in saturated fat.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +7763.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1037.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226%
~equal in Potassium ~1330mg

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1512.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.2%
Contains more WaterWater +286.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.5%
Contains more FatsFats +68%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.7%

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 Powdered milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Powdered milk DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.47mg 456%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.04mg 98%
Copper 0.91mg 0.08mg 92%
Saturated fat 0.586g 16.742g 73%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 1.205mg 70%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Phosphorus 440mg 776mg 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 2.271mg 29%
Vitamin A 16µg 258µg 27%
Calcium 646mg 912mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.302mg 27%
Selenium 5µg 16.3µg 21%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Magnesium 170mg 85mg 20%
Zinc 5.3mg 3.34mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.665g 17%
Fats 15.9g 26.71g 17%
Protein 17.6g 26.32g 17%
Sodium 16mg 371mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.646mg 15%
Vitamin C 21mg 8.6mg 14%
Calories 337kcal 496kcal 8%
Folate 10µg 37µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.283mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 7.924g 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Carbs 50.02g 38.42g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 1441mg 1330mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.