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Star anise vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between star anise and safflower

  • Star anise has more iron, calcium, and vitamin C, while safflower has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B6, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 401% more than safflower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +728.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.8%
Contains more IronIron +654.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +92%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
~equal in Zinc ~5.05mg

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +405.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.9%
Contains more WaterWater +69.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +141.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.18g

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +796%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Safflower DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 4.9mg 401%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 28.223g 167%
Copper 0.91mg 1.747mg 93%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 1.163mg 69%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 4.03mg 65%
Fiber 14.6g 58%
Calcium 646mg 78mg 57%
Magnesium 170mg 353mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 1.17mg 40%
Folate 10µg 160µg 38%
Fats 15.9g 38.45g 35%
Phosphorus 440mg 644mg 29%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Potassium 1441mg 687mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.586g 3.682g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 4.848g 12%
Manganese 2.3mg 2.014mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.415mg 10%
Calories 337kcal 517kcal 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.284mg 5%
Carbs 50.02g 34.29g 5%
Protein 17.6g 16.18g 3%
Zinc 5.3mg 5.05mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 3µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 34.29g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.096g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.