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

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What are the differences between star anise and pumpkin pie spice?

  • Star anise is higher in iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet pumpkin pie spice is higher in manganese.
  • Pumpkin pie spice's daily need coverage for manganese is 589% more.
  • Star anise has 4 times more phosphorus than pumpkin pie spice. While star anise has 440mg of phosphorus, pumpkin pie spice has only 118mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in star anise is lower.

We used Spices, anise seed and Spices, pumpkin pie spice types 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 97% 205% 59% 739% 161% 65% 51% 6.8% 2067% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.3%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +88%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +272.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +588.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86%
~equal in Calcium ~682mg

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 78% 4.3% 39% 0% 33% 32% 42% 0% 92% 0% 71% 18% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 13% 69% 8% 4%
Protein: 5.76 g
Fats: 12.6 g
Carbs: 69.28 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 3.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.6%
Contains more FatsFats +26.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.5%

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
78% 13% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.53 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +787.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Pumpkin pie spice DV% diff.
Manganese 2.3mg 15.844mg 589%
Iron 36.96mg 19.71mg 216%
Copper 0.91mg 0.484mg 47%
Phosphorus 440mg 118mg 46%
Saturated fat 0.586g 6.53g 27%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.37mg 27%
Protein 17.6g 5.76g 24%
Vitamin K 28.4µg 24%
Potassium 1441mg 663mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 1.102g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.4mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.131mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.78g 16%
Vitamin E 1.93mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.137mg 12%
Magnesium 170mg 136mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 9.3µg 8%
Carbs 50.02g 69.28g 6%
Fats 15.9g 12.6g 5%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.243mg 5%
Choline 20.8mg 4%
Calcium 646mg 682mg 4%
Folate 10µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin C 21mg 23.4mg 3%
Sodium 16mg 52mg 2%
Fiber 14.6g 14.8g 1%
Calories 337kcal 342kcal 0%
Net carbs 35.42g 54.48g N/A
Sugar 7.76g N/A
Vitamin A 16µg 13µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Pumpkin pie spice
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 spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
350%
Pumpkin pie spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.944g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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 spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171332/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.