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Star anise vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Star anise and Tart

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Tart has more Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 419% higher.
  • Tart contains 22 times less Potassium than Star anise. Star anise contains 1441mg of Potassium, while Tart contains 66mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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 +1368.2%
Contains more Iron +980.7%
Contains more Magnesium +286.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +373.1%
Contains more Potassium +2083.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +1792.9%
Contains more Copper +1146.6%
Contains more Selenium +158%
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 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Calcium +1368.2%
Contains more Iron +980.7%
Contains more Magnesium +286.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +373.1%
Contains more Potassium +2083.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +1792.9%
Contains more Copper +1146.6%
Contains more Selenium +158%

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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Tart
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
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 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Folate +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +165.4%
Contains more Other +488.1%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Water +26.2%
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
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +165.4%
Contains more Other +488.1%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Water +26.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.8%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Tart Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 75.3g Tart
Protein 17.6g 3.99g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 5.99g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 76.8g Tart
Calories 337kcal 372kcal Tart
Sugar 4.87g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.5g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 44mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 3.42mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 44mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 93mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 66mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 361mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.28mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.073mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin A 311IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 21mg 3.8mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.285mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.38mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tart
Saturated Fat 0.586g 1.393g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 3.338g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.878g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.807g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.