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Star anise vs. Rum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Star anise and Rum

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium than Rum.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 461% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof.

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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.
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Rum
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +30700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8700%
Contains more Potassium +71950%
Contains more Zinc +7471.4%
Contains more Copper +1720%
Contains more Manganese +12677.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
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 0% 5% 0% 3% 1% 1% 2% 17% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +30700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8700%
Contains more Potassium +71950%
Contains more Zinc +7471.4%
Contains more Copper +1720%
Contains more Manganese +12677.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%

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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2
Rum
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rum
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +598.1%
Contains more Other +381.3%
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
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +598.1%
Contains more Other +381.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Rum Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 0g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 0g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 0g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 231kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 0mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.12mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 0mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 5mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 2mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 1mg Rum
Zinc 5.3mg 0.07mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.05mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.018mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.008mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 0µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0g Rum
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Rum
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
0%
Rum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
3%
Rum

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 - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Rum
Rum 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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.