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Star anise vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are star anise and pumpkin pie different?

  • Star anise is richer in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium, while pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 451% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Star anise contains 14 times more zinc than pumpkin pie. Star anise contains 5.3mg of zinc, while pumpkin pie contains 0.39mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index (89) than pumpkin pie (59).

Spices, anise seed and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared types were used in this article.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +909.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +762.9%
Contains more IronIron +4006.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +514.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1259%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +443.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +913.2%
~equal in Selenium ~5.4µg

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 0% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +931.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%

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
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +351.3%
Contains more FatsFats +63.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.6%
Contains more OtherOther +514.2%
Contains more WaterWater +428.2%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78%

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 Pumpkin pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.9mg 451%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.227mg 90%
Copper 0.91mg 0.148mg 85%
Calcium 646mg 64mg 58%
Fiber 14.6g 1.8g 51%
Phosphorus 440mg 81mg 51%
Vitamin A 16µg 448µg 48%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.39mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.063mg 45%
Magnesium 170mg 14mg 37%
Potassium 1441mg 167mg 37%
Protein 17.6g 3.9g 27%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.177mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 4.6g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.124mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.107mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Sodium 16mg 239mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.77g 9%
Fats 15.9g 9.75g 9%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.452mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.586g 1.988g 6%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Carbs 50.02g 34.83g 5%
Calories 337kcal 243kcal 5%
Folate 10µg 26µg 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Selenium 5µg 5.4µg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Pumpkin pie
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
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.402g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.