Star anise vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are star anise and saffron different?
- Star anise is higher in iron, copper, calcium, fiber, zinc, and phosphorus; however, saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1135% higher.
- Star anise contains 6 times more calcium than saffron. While star anise contains 646mg of calcium, saffron contains only 111mg.
- Saffron has a lower glycemic index (70) than star anise (89).
Spices, anise seed and Spices, saffron are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +482% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +386.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1135.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +195.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +284.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +830% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2179.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 28.408mg | 1135% |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 11.1mg | 323% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 80.8mg | 66% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.328mg | 65% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 111mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 3.9g | 43% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 1.09mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 1.01mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 252mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.429g | 23% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 264mg | 22% |
| Folate | 10µg | 93µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.115mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 15.9g | 5.85g | 15% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 11.43g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 1.46mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 1724mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 2.067g | 7% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 65.37g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 1.586g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.267mg | 2% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 310kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 5.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.