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Star anise vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Star anise and Swiss cheese

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 460% more.
  • Star anise contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, anise seed and Cheese, swiss.

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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 Iron +28330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +415.2%
Contains more Potassium +1901.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Copper +1836.2%
Contains more Manganese +8746.2%
Contains more Calcium +37.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
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 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +28330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +415.2%
Contains more Potassium +1901.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Copper +1836.2%
Contains more Manganese +8746.2%
Contains more Calcium +37.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4681.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +815.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
Equal in Folate - 10
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 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4681.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +815.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3373.6%
Contains more Other +132.9%
Contains more Protein +53.2%
Contains more Fats +94.9%
Contains more Water +294.4%
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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +3373.6%
Contains more Other +132.9%
Contains more Protein +53.2%
Contains more Fats +94.9%
Contains more Water +294.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.9%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 1.44g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 15.9g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 50.02g 1.44g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 36.96mg 0.13mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 33mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 1441mg 72mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 187mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 4.37mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.047mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.026mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 311IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.011mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.064mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.353mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.071mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.987g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 18.227g Star anise
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 8.046g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.341g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

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Star anise Swiss cheese
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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
42%
Star anise
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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 - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.