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Star anise vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between star anise and spelt

  • Star anise has more iron, calcium, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, zinc, and fiber; however, spelt is richer in manganese and vitamin B3.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 407% more.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of spelt is 63.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Spelt, uncooked.

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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%
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2292.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +271.4%
Contains more IronIron +732.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134%
~equal in Phosphorus ~401mg

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%
Spelt
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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% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.364mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Spelt
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.8%
Contains more FatsFats +554.3%
Contains more OtherOther +287.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%

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
Spelt
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2097.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Spelt DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 4.44mg 407%
Calcium 646mg 27mg 62%
Copper 0.91mg 0.511mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.23mg 32%
Potassium 1441mg 388mg 31%
Manganese 2.3mg 2.983mg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 6.843mg 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.445g 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Fats 15.9g 2.43g 21%
Zinc 5.3mg 3.28mg 18%
Fiber 14.6g 10.7g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.113mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.258g 13%
Selenium 5µg 11.7µg 12%
Folate 10µg 45µg 9%
Magnesium 170mg 136mg 8%
Carbs 50.02g 70.19g 7%
Phosphorus 440mg 401mg 6%
Protein 17.6g 14.57g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.068mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.364mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.406g 1%
Calories 337kcal 338kcal 0%
Net carbs 35.42g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 6.82g N/A
Sodium 16mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.