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Star anise vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Star anise and Soba?

  • Star anise is richer than Soba in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 456% more.

We used Spices, anise seed and Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked 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.
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Soba
Contains more Calcium +16050%
Contains more Iron +7600%
Contains more Magnesium +1788.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1660%
Contains more Potassium +4017.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +4316.7%
Contains more Copper +11275%
Contains more Manganese +515%
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 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +16050%
Contains more Iron +7600%
Contains more Magnesium +1788.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1660%
Contains more Potassium +4017.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +4316.7%
Contains more Copper +11275%
Contains more Manganese +515%

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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Soba
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1525%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
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% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1525%
Contains more Folate +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +247.8%
Contains more Fats +15800%
Contains more Carbs +133.3%
Contains more Other +1679.5%
Contains more Water +665.3%
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
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +247.8%
Contains more Fats +15800%
Contains more Carbs +133.3%
Contains more Other +1679.5%
Contains more Water +665.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37515.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10061.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37515.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10061.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Soba Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 21.44g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 5.06g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.1g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 21.44g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 99kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 4mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.48mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 9mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 25mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 35mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 60mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.12mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.008mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.374mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.094mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.026mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.51mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.235mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.04mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 7µg Star anise
Tryptophan 0.072mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg Soba
Leucine 0.33mg Soba
Lysine 0.214mg Soba
Methionine 0.072mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.217mg Soba
Valine 0.249mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.019g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.026g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.031g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Soba
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
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Soba
Soba is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/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.