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Star anise vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Sweet potato different?

  • Star anise is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 454% higher.
  • Star anise contains 22 times more Calcium than Sweet potato. While Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, Sweet potato contains only 30mg.

Spices, anise seed and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +2053.3%
Contains more Iron +5959%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +836.2%
Contains more Potassium +327.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +1666.7%
Contains more Copper +502.6%
Contains more Manganese +791.5%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
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 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2053.3%
Contains more Iron +5959%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +836.2%
Contains more Potassium +327.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +1666.7%
Contains more Copper +502.6%
Contains more Manganese +791.5%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%

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 C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211%
Contains more Vitamin A +4461.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.8
Equal in Folate - 11
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 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211%
Contains more Vitamin A +4461.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.8
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1021%
Contains more Fats +31700%
Contains more Carbs +148.6%
Contains more Other +608.2%
Contains more Water +710.1%
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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +1021%
Contains more Fats +31700%
Contains more Carbs +148.6%
Contains more Other +608.2%
Contains more Water +710.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +977900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +977900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 17.12g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 1.57g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.05g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 20.12g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 86kcal Star anise
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 3g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 30mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.61mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 25mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 47mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 337mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 55mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.151mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.258mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.6µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 21mg 2.4mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.078mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.061mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.557mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.209mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 11µg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.001g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.014g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Sweet potato
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
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.