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Star anise vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Star anise and Taco

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Taco has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 447% higher.
  • Taco has 12 times less Copper than Star anise. Star anise has 0.91mg of Copper, while Taco has 0.077mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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 +625.8%
Contains more Iron +3005.9%
Contains more Magnesium +431.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.2%
Contains more Potassium +589.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +202.9%
Contains more Copper +1081.8%
Contains more Manganese +823.7%
Contains more Selenium +84%
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 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Calcium +625.8%
Contains more Iron +3005.9%
Contains more Magnesium +431.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.2%
Contains more Potassium +589.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +202.9%
Contains more Copper +1081.8%
Contains more Manganese +823.7%
Contains more Selenium +84%

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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Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +90%
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 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +152%
Contains more Other +342%
Contains more Water +497.7%
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
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +152%
Contains more Other +342%
Contains more Water +497.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.042
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.042

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Taco Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 15.95g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 8.86g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 12.7g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 19.85g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 226kcal Star anise
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 3.9g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 89mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.19mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 32mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 178mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 209mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 397mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 1.75mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.077mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.249mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 311IU 131IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 21mg 0.4mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.05mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.65mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.09mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.467g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 4.384g Star anise
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 4.411g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 3.042g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.798g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.