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Star anise vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between star anise and ravioli

  • Ravioli contains less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 453% higher.
  • Ravioli contains 20 times less calcium than star anise. Star anise contains 646mg of calcium, while ravioli contains 33mg.
  • Ravioli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ravioli is 39, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned.

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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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1857.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +521.1%
Contains more IronIron +4894.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +540.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1372.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +780%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1206.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%

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% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +537.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +609.7%
Contains more FatsFats +996.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +266.7%
Contains more OtherOther +356.6%
Contains more WaterWater +748.1%

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
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2239.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1630.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Ravioli DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.74mg 453%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.176mg 92%
Copper 0.91mg 0.142mg 85%
Calcium 646mg 33mg 61%
Phosphorus 440mg 50mg 56%
Fiber 14.6g 1.3g 53%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.36mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.102mg 42%
Magnesium 170mg 15mg 37%
Potassium 1441mg 232mg 36%
Protein 17.6g 2.48g 30%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.418g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.074mg 22%
Fats 15.9g 1.45g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.182g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.08mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.06mg 13%
Calories 337kcal 77kcal 13%
Sodium 16mg 306mg 13%
Carbs 50.02g 13.64g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.272mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Selenium 5µg 3.5µg 3%
Folate 10µg 20µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 10µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.723g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 12.34g N/A
Sugar 3.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Ravioli
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%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.