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Star anise vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between star anise and rose hips

  • Star anise has more iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, rose hips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber.
  • Rose hips cover your daily vitamin C needs 450% more than star anise.
  • Rose hips contain 35 times less iron than star anise. Star anise contains 36.96mg of iron, while rose hips contain 1.06mg.
  • The glycemic index of star anise is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +282.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.9%
Contains more IronIron +3386.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +705.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2020%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +621.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +755.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1928.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1256.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.8mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1000%
Contains more FatsFats +4576.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +488.1%
Contains more WaterWater +514.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 21mg 426mg 450%
Iron 36.96mg 1.06mg 449%
Copper 0.91mg 0.113mg 89%
Manganese 2.3mg 1.02mg 56%
Phosphorus 440mg 61mg 54%
Calcium 646mg 169mg 48%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.25mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.076mg 44%
Vitamin E 5.84mg 39%
Fiber 14.6g 24.1g 38%
Protein 17.6g 1.6g 32%
Potassium 1441mg 429mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.016mg 27%
Fats 15.9g 0.34g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 24%
Magnesium 170mg 69mg 24%
Vitamin A 16µg 217µg 22%
Vitamin K 25.9µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.3mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.166mg 10%
Calories 337kcal 162kcal 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Carbs 50.02g 38.22g 4%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 4mg 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 2.58g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.8mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Rose hips
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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.