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Star anise vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Star anise and Taro

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium in Star anise is higher than in Taro.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 455% more than Taro.
  • Taro has 23 times less Zinc than Star anise. Star anise has 5.3mg of Zinc, while Taro has 0.23mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Taro, raw.

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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 +1402.3%
Contains more Iron +6620%
Contains more Magnesium +415.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +423.8%
Contains more Potassium +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +2204.3%
Contains more Copper +429.1%
Contains more Manganese +500.5%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1402.3%
Contains more Iron +6620%
Contains more Magnesium +415.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +423.8%
Contains more Potassium +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +2204.3%
Contains more Copper +429.1%
Contains more Manganese +500.5%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +120%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1073.3%
Contains more Fats +7850%
Contains more Carbs +89%
Contains more Other +478.3%
Contains more Water +640.5%
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
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1073.3%
Contains more Fats +7850%
Contains more Carbs +89%
Contains more Other +478.3%
Contains more Water +640.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3695.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3695.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Taro Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 22.36g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 1.5g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.2g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 26.46g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 112kcal Star anise
Sugar 0.4g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 4.1g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 43mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.55mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 33mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 84mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 591mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 5.3mg 0.23mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.172mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.383mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 76IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 4µg Star anise
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 21mg 4.5mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.095mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.025mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.6mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.303mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.283mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.016g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.083g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.