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Star anise vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Star anise and Refried beans

  • Refried beans have less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 444% more than Refried beans.
  • Refried beans contain 22 times less Calcium than Star anise. Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, while Refried beans contain 29mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +2127.6%
Contains more Iron +2466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.3%
Contains more Potassium +351.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +813.8%
Contains more Copper +605.4%
Contains more Manganese +695.8%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Calcium +2127.6%
Contains more Iron +2466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.3%
Contains more Potassium +351.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +813.8%
Contains more Copper +605.4%
Contains more Manganese +695.8%
Contains more Selenium +16%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +733.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.1%
Equal in Folate - 11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +733.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.1%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +253.4%
Contains more Fats +691%
Contains more Carbs +269.2%
Contains more Other +305.8%
Contains more Water +715%
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
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +253.4%
Contains more Fats +691%
Contains more Carbs +269.2%
Contains more Other +305.8%
Contains more Water +715%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1527.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +480.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.631
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1527.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +480.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.631

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 Refried beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 9.85g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 4.98g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 2.01g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 13.55g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 90kcal Star anise
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 0.54g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 3.7g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 29mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.44mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 35mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 92mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 319mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 370mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.58mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.129mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.289mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.09mg Refried beans
Vitamin C 21mg 6mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.076mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.079mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.367mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.189mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.103mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 11µg Refried beans
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.631g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.601g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.543g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Refried beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.