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Star anise vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are star anise and roe different?

  • Star anise is higher in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, and zinc; however, roe is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 481% higher.
  • Roe has a lower glycemic index (27) than star anise (89).

Spices, anise seed and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +553.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2207.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.2%
Contains more IronIron +4700%
Contains more CopperCopper +610.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +314.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17592.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +934%

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%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +93.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2505.2%
Contains more OtherOther +166.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.6%
Contains more WaterWater +514.6%

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +359.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.404g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Iron 36.96mg 0.77mg 452%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.013mg 99%
Copper 0.91mg 0.128mg 87%
Selenium 5µg 51.7µg 85%
Calcium 646mg 28mg 62%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.949mg 51%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.28mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.185mg 36%
Potassium 1441mg 283mg 34%
Magnesium 170mg 26mg 34%
Protein 17.6g 28.62g 22%
Folate 10µg 92µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 2.129g 19%
Carbs 50.02g 1.92g 16%
Fats 15.9g 8.23g 12%
Phosphorus 440mg 515mg 11%
Vitamin A 16µg 91µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.154mg 7%
Calories 337kcal 204kcal 7%
Saturated fat 0.586g 1.866g 6%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.192mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.277mg 5%
Vitamin C 21mg 16.4mg 5%
Sodium 16mg 117mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 3.404g 2%
Net carbs 35.42g 1.92g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $98)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.