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Star anise vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Star anise and Cayenne pepper

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Zinc, while Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 365% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Star anise contains 4 times more Calcium than Cayenne pepper. While Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, Cayenne pepper contains only 148mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.5%
Contains more IronIron +373.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +144%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76%

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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +960%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.328mg
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.2%
~equal in Fats ~17.27g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +255.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 337kcal 318kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 12.01g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 21mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 35.42g 29.43g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 170mg 152mg Star anise
Calcium 646mg 148mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 36.96mg 7.8mg Star anise
Sugar 10.34g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.91mg 0.373mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 2.48mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 293mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 30mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 16µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2.3mg 2mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.328mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 10µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.586g 3.26g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 2.75g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
125%
Cayenne pepper

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 - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.