Star anise vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are star anise and semolina different?
- Star anise is richer in iron, copper, calcium, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and magnesium, while semolina is higher in selenium.
- Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 453% more than semolina.
- Star anise contains 9 times more calcium than semolina. Star anise contains 646mg of calcium, while semolina contains 71mg.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index (89) than semolina (54).
Spices, anise seed and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +529.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +809.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +728.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4894.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +419.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +298% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65% |
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:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1443.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +877.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.7% |
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Water
~9.86g
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
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3690.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +878.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 0.74mg | 453% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.284mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 71mg | 58% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 1.035mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 1.8g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 153mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 1.02mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 174mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 27mg | 34% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 19.9µg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.258g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 1.03g | 23% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 7.51g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.322g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.05mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.452mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 5.048mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 80.89g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.224mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.672mg | 3% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 374kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 0.294g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)