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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 272% more than Star anise.
  • Paprika has 3 times less Calcium than Star anise. Star anise has 646mg of Calcium, while Paprika has 229mg.

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.
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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~178mg

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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15737.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.33mg
~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~53.99g

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
18% 15% 67%
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%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Paprika Opinion
Calories 337kcal 282kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 14.14g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 12.89g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 0.9mg Star anise
Net carbs 35.42g 19.09g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 53.99g Paprika
Magnesium 170mg 178mg Paprika
Calcium 646mg 229mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 36.96mg 21.14mg Star anise
Sugar 10.34g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.91mg 0.713mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 4.33mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 314mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 68mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A 16µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 2.3mg 1.59mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.33mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 10µg 49µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 0.586g 2.14g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 1.695g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Paprika
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
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.