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Star anise vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between star anise and fish sandwiches?

  • Star anise is richer than fish sandwiches in iron, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 443% more.
  • Star anise has 17 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. While star anise has 646mg of calcium, fish sandwiches have only 37mg.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is lower.

We used Spices, anise seed and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this article.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +580%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1645.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +599.5%
Contains more IronIron +2364%
Contains more CopperCopper +1113.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +981.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +771.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +260%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71%
Contains more FatsFats +27.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.4%
Contains more OtherOther +225.8%
Contains more WaterWater +407.8%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +276.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 1.5mg 443%
Copper 0.91mg 0.075mg 93%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.264mg 89%
Calcium 646mg 37mg 61%
Fiber 14.6g 1g 54%
Phosphorus 440mg 116mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.07mg 45%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.49mg 44%
Potassium 1441mg 206mg 36%
Magnesium 170mg 25mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 16mg 602mg 25%
Selenium 5µg 18µg 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 1.8mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 6.257g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 2.595g 18%
Protein 17.6g 10.29g 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.14mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.21mg 11%
Folate 10µg 46µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.37mg 9%
Carbs 50.02g 26.69g 8%
Saturated fat 0.586g 1.949g 6%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.15mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Fats 15.9g 12.45g 5%
Calories 337kcal 257kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 16µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.363g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.