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Star anise vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between star anise and short ribs

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 433% more than short ribs.
  • Star anise contains less saturated fat.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of short ribs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +543.3%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +819.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17592.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316%
~equal in Zinc ~4.88mg

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% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +850.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.6%
Contains more FatsFats +164%
Contains more WaterWater +274.4%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Short ribs DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 2.31mg 433%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.013mg 99%
Copper 0.91mg 0.099mg 90%
Saturated fat 0.586g 17.8g 78%
Calcium 646mg 12mg 63%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Fats 15.9g 41.98g 40%
Phosphorus 440mg 162mg 40%
Magnesium 170mg 15mg 37%
Potassium 1441mg 224mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.22mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Selenium 5µg 20.8µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.05mg 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 18.88g 23%
Carbs 50.02g 0g 17%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.252mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.53g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.15mg 11%
Protein 17.6g 21.57g 8%
Calories 337kcal 471kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.452mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Zinc 5.3mg 4.88mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 50mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.