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Star anise vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between star anise and raisins

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin C in star anise is higher than in raisins.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 439% more than raisins.
  • Raisins have 24 times less zinc than star anise. Star anise has 5.3mg of zinc, while raisins have 0.22mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of raisins is 64.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Raisins, seedless.

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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%
Raisin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1192%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.4%
Contains more IronIron +1866%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2309.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +335.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%

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%
Raisin
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +813%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +299.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +738.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +473.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3356.5%
Contains more OtherOther +273.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +61.7%

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
Raisin
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19076.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8413.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Raisin DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 1.88mg 439%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.299mg 87%
Copper 0.91mg 0.318mg 66%
Calcium 646mg 50mg 60%
Phosphorus 440mg 101mg 48%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.22mg 46%
Fiber 14.6g 3.7g 44%
Fructose 29.68g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.174mg 37%
Magnesium 170mg 32mg 33%
Protein 17.6g 3.07g 29%
Fats 15.9g 0.46g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.051g 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 2.3mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.037g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.106mg 20%
Potassium 1441mg 749mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.766mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.095mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.125mg 13%
Carbs 50.02g 79.18g 10%
Selenium 5µg 0.6µg 8%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.058g 2%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Calories 337kcal 299kcal 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Starch 2.7g 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 75.48g N/A
Sugar 59.19g N/A
Sodium 16mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Raisin
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
11%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.