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Star anise vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between star anise and maple syrup

  • Star anise has more iron, copper, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and zinc; however, maple syrup is higher in vitamin B2.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 461% more than maple syrup.
  • The glycemic index of star anise is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +709.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +579.7%
Contains more IronIron +33500%
Contains more CopperCopper +4955.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.4%

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% 5.3% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +337.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43900%
Contains more FatsFats +26400%
Contains more OtherOther +1376.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more WaterWater +239.5%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88809.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18429.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

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 Maple syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Maple syrup DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.11mg 461%
Copper 0.91mg 0.018mg 99%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 1.27mg 75%
Phosphorus 440mg 2mg 63%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Calcium 646mg 102mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.002mg 50%
Potassium 1441mg 212mg 36%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.47mg 35%
Magnesium 170mg 21mg 35%
Protein 17.6g 0.04g 35%
Manganese 2.3mg 2.908mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 0.011g 24%
Fats 15.9g 0.06g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.066mg 23%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.017g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.081mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.036mg 15%
Selenium 5µg 0.6µg 8%
Carbs 50.02g 67.04g 6%
Calories 337kcal 260kcal 4%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.586g 0.007g 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Sodium 16mg 12mg 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Maple syrup
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
38%
Star anise
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.579g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.