Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Star anise vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between star anise and rambutan

  • The amount of iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium in star anise is higher than in rambutan.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 458% more than rambutan.
  • Star anise contains 66 times more zinc than rambutan. While star anise contains 5.3mg of zinc, rambutan contains only 0.08mg.
  • Rambutan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rambutan is 59, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack.

Infographic

Star anise vs Rambutan infographic
Infographic link

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 5% 6.6% 3.7% 13% 22% 2.2% 3.9% 1.4% 45% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2836.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3331%
Contains more IronIron +10460%
Contains more CopperCopper +1278.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +6525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4788.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +570.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%
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 16% 0% 0% 0% 3.3% 5.1% 25% 1.1% 4.6% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3150%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2607.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2917.4%
Contains more WaterWater +718%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Rambutan DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.35mg 458%
Copper 0.91mg 0.066mg 94%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.343mg 85%
Phosphorus 440mg 9mg 62%
Calcium 646mg 22mg 62%
Fiber 14.6g 0.9g 55%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.02mg 48%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.08mg 47%
Potassium 1441mg 42mg 41%
Magnesium 170mg 7mg 39%
Protein 17.6g 0.65g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.013mg 27%
Fats 15.9g 0.21g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.022mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Vitamin C 21mg 4.9mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.018mg 16%
Calories 337kcal 82kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.352mg 11%
Carbs 50.02g 20.87g 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 19.97g N/A
Sodium 16mg 11mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Rambutan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
5%
Rambutan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
10%
Rambutan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rambutan
Rambutan contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.