Star anise vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between star anise and paprika
- Star anise has more iron, calcium, and manganese; however, paprika is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 979% more than star anise.
- Paprika has 3 times less calcium than star anise. Star anise has 646mg of calcium, while paprika has 229mg.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of paprika is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Spices, paprika.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +182.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +74.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +27.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +22.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26% |
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 | +2233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15293.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +324.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +229.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +390% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 16µg | 2463µg | 272% |
Iron | 36.96mg | 21.14mg | 198% |
Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 194% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 2.141mg | 115% |
Fiber | 14.6g | 34.9g | 81% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 1.23mg | 72% |
Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 10.06mg | 44% |
Calcium | 646mg | 229mg | 42% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 2.51mg | 34% |
Manganese | 2.3mg | 1.59mg | 31% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 7.766g | 31% |
Potassium | 1441mg | 2280mg | 25% |
Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.9mg | 22% |
Copper | 0.91mg | 0.713mg | 22% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 1.695g | 20% |
Phosphorus | 440mg | 314mg | 18% |
Folate | 10µg | 49µg | 10% |
Zinc | 5.3mg | 4.33mg | 9% |
Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
Saturated fat | 0.586g | 2.14g | 7% |
Protein | 17.6g | 14.14g | 7% |
Fats | 15.9g | 12.89g | 5% |
Calories | 337kcal | 282kcal | 3% |
Sodium | 16mg | 68mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 170mg | 178mg | 2% |
Selenium | 5µg | 6.3µg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
Carbs | 50.02g | 53.99g | 1% |
Net carbs | 35.42g | 19.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A |
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:
14.14 g
Fats:
12.89 g
Carbs:
53.99 g
Water:
11.24 g
Other:
7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +23.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +11.5% |
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Carbs
~53.99g
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
2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +477% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.5% |