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Star anise vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Pretzel different?

  • Star anise is higher in Iron, Copper, Calcium, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Pretzel is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 405% higher.
  • Star anise contains 24 times more Calcium than Pretzel. While Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, Pretzel contains only 27mg.
  • Star anise has less Sodium.

Spices, anise seed and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted are the varieties 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 Calcium +2292.6%
Contains more Iron +707%
Contains more Magnesium +486.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.8%
Contains more Potassium +546.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +409.6%
Contains more Copper +483.3%
Contains more Manganese +126.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +2292.6%
Contains more Iron +707%
Contains more Magnesium +486.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.8%
Contains more Potassium +546.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +409.6%
Contains more Copper +483.3%
Contains more Manganese +126.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +778.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +1560%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +778.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +1560%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.3%
Contains more Fats +442.7%
Contains more Water +204.8%
Contains more Other +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +60.7%
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% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Protein +75.3%
Contains more Fats +442.7%
Contains more Water +204.8%
Contains more Other +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +60.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1245.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1245.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%

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 Pretzel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 17.6g 10.04g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 2.93g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 337kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 3.4g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 27mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 4.58mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 29mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 128mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 223mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 1240mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.04mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.156mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 1.015mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 4.4µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 21mg 2.1mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.322mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.074mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.727g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.291g Star anise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Pretzel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1224mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.