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Star anise vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Star anise and Cinnamon

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 659% more.
  • Star anise contains 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Cinnamon. Star anise contains 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, while Cinnamon contains 0.022mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.3%
Contains more IronIron +344.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +587.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +659.4%

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% 19% 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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~295IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1182.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.1%
Contains more WaterWater +10.9%

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
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3875.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4532.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 337kcal 247kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 3.99g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 1.24g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 3.8mg Star anise
Net carbs 35.42g 27.49g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 170mg 60mg Star anise
Calcium 646mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 1441mg 431mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 8.32mg Star anise
Sugar 2.17g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 0.91mg 0.339mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.83mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 64mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 10mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 311IU 295IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 15µg Star anise
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 2.3mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 5µg 3.1µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.022mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.041mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.332mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.358mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.158mg Star anise
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 10µg 6µg Star anise
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.246g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.068g Star anise
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Cinnamon
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
39%
Star anise
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.