Star anise vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between star anise and garlic powder
- Star anise has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin C, and zinc; however, garlic powder is richer in vitamin B6 and selenium.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 391% more.
- Star anise contains 18 times more vitamin C than garlic powder. Star anise contains 21mg of vitamin C, while garlic powder contains 1.2mg.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of garlic powder is 5.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Spices, garlic powder.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +120.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +717.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +554.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +134.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +378% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +284.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +154.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +370% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
16.55 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
72.73 g
Water:
6.45 g
Other:
3.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2078.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.178 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8404.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1669.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 36.96mg | 5.65mg | 391% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 1.654mg | 77% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 0.979mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 79mg | 57% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.533mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 23.9µg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.115g | 24% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 0.73g | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 1.2mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 77mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 9g | 22% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.99mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.178g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 0.796mg | 14% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.141mg | 11% |
| Folate | 10µg | 47µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 72.73g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.435mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 1193mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.67mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 414mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 16.55g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 0.249g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.743mg | 1% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 331kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 63.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.43g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.414mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.768mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.667mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.