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Star anise vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Star anise and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium than Star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 462% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +7975%
Contains more Iron +369500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +43900%
Contains more Potassium +47933.3%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +2423.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +7975%
Contains more Iron +369500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +43900%
Contains more Potassium +47933.3%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +2423.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%

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 A +211%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19825%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +211%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19825%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58566.7%
Contains more Fats +377.5%
Contains more Water +96.7%
Contains more Other +2917.4%
Contains more Carbs +83%
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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +58566.7%
Contains more Fats +377.5%
Contains more Water +96.7%
Contains more Other +2917.4%
Contains more Carbs +83%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1067.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2503.3%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1067.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2503.3%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 17.6g 0.03g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 3.33g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 337kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 8mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.01mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 0mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 1mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 3mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 52mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.21mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 100IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.028mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.012mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.002mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.004mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.131g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 2.049g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.838g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.121g Star anise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.463g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.