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Star anise vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are star anise and rib eye steak different?

  • Star anise is higher in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 434% higher.
  • Star anise has less saturated fat.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than star anise (89).

Spices, anise seed and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties used 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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +672.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5772.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +454.2%
Contains more IronIron +1550%
Contains more CopperCopper +1037.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2775%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +494%

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.287mg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +69300%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more FatsFats +37.2%
Contains more WaterWater +471.2%

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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +206.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.519g

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 Rib eye steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 2.24mg 434%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.08mg 97%
Copper 0.91mg 0.08mg 92%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Calcium 646mg 11mg 64%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Selenium 5µg 29.7µg 45%
Phosphorus 440mg 152mg 41%
Saturated fat 0.586g 9.684g 41%
Potassium 1441mg 260mg 35%
Magnesium 170mg 22mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.071mg 22%
Carbs 50.02g 0g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.027g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.477mg 13%
Protein 17.6g 23.69g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 4.908mg 12%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Fats 15.9g 21.81g 9%
Zinc 5.3mg 5.91mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.536mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 10.519g 2%
Calories 337kcal 291kcal 2%
Sodium 16mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 10µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin A 16µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.287mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.098g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.