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Star anise vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between star anise and rye

  • Star anise has more iron, calcium, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, vitamin C, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, rye has more selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 429% higher.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than rye.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Rye grain.

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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 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2591.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.5%
Contains more IronIron +1305.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +148%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178%

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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.316mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.2%
Contains more FatsFats +875.5%
Contains more OtherOther +342%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.1%

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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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4601.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Rye DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 2.63mg 429%
Calcium 646mg 24mg 62%
Copper 0.91mg 0.367mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.294mg 27%
Potassium 1441mg 510mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.208g 24%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.65mg 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Fats 15.9g 1.63g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.767g 16%
Selenium 5µg 13.9µg 16%
Protein 17.6g 10.34g 15%
Phosphorus 440mg 332mg 15%
Magnesium 170mg 110mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.456mg 13%
Manganese 2.3mg 2.577mg 12%
Carbs 50.02g 75.86g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 4.27mg 8%
Folate 10µg 38µg 7%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.251mg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 1µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.197g 2%
Fiber 14.6g 15.1g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.316mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 2mg 1%
Calories 337kcal 338kcal 0%
Net carbs 35.42g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
98%
Rye

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 - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.