Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Star anise vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between Star anise and Spread

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Spread is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 452% more than Spread.
  • Spread contains 88 times less Manganese than Star anise. Star anise contains 2.3mg of Manganese, while Spread contains 0.026mg.
  • Star anise has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

Infographic

Star anise vs Spread 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 Calcium +5283.3%
Contains more Iron +4578.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2025%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.8%
Contains more Potassium +1210%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +419.6%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +8746.2%
Contains more Selenium +94%
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 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +5283.3%
Contains more Iron +4578.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2025%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.8%
Contains more Potassium +1210%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +419.6%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +8746.2%
Contains more Selenium +94%

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.
:
4
Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +129.8%
Contains more Carbs +318.9%
Contains more Other +149.6%
Contains more Water +531.9%
Equal in Fats - 17.34
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
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Protein +129.8%
Contains more Carbs +318.9%
Contains more Other +149.6%
Contains more Water +531.9%
Equal in Fats - 17.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.8%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Spread Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 11.74g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 7.66g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 50.02g 11.94g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 235kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0.2g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 12mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.79mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 8mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 59mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 110mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 1013mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.02mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.13mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.026mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 9.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 311IU 87IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.172mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.134mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.73mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.43mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.12mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 2µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 0mg 38mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 5.977g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 7.584g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 2.565g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.391g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.