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Star anise vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Spices, garlic powder.

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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 +717.7%
Contains more Iron +554.2%
Contains more Magnesium +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +70.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.9%
Contains more Selenium +378%
Equal in Phosphorus - 414
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 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Contains more Calcium +717.7%
Contains more Iron +554.2%
Contains more Magnesium +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +70.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.9%
Contains more Selenium +378%
Equal in Phosphorus - 414

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 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Folate +370%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.743
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% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Folate +370%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.743

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2078.1%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Other +96%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.55
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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more Fats +2078.1%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Contains more Other +96%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8404.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1669.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8404.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1669.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Star anise Garlic powder
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 Garlic powder Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 63.73g Garlic powder
Protein 17.6g 16.55g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.73g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 72.73g Garlic powder
Calories 337kcal 331kcal Star anise
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Sugar 2.43g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 9g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 79mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 5.65mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 77mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 414mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 1193mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 60mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 2.99mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.533mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.979mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 23.9µg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.67mg Garlic powder
Vitamin C 21mg 1.2mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.435mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.141mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.796mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.743mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 1.654mg Garlic powder
Folate 10µg 47µg Garlic powder
Vitamin K 0.4µg Garlic powder
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.249g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.115g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.178g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Garlic powder
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
53%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.