Star anise vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between star anise and thyme
- Star anise has more iron, phosphorus, copper, zinc, manganese, potassium, vitamin B1, and calcium, while thyme has more vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 244% higher.
- Thyme contains 7 times less vitamin B1 than star anise. Star anise contains 0.34mg of vitamin B1, while thyme contains 0.048mg.
- Thyme has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Thyme, fresh.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +59.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +315.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +608.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +662.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1387.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
5.56 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
24.45 g
Water:
65.11 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +846.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +582.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11974.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +492.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 17.45mg | 244% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 160.1mg | 155% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 106mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.555mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 1.81mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 1.719mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 238µg | 25% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 5.56g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 0.081g | 24% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 405mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 609mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.048mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.348mg | 23% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 1.68g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 0.532g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.471mg | 14% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 101kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 10µg | 45µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 24.45g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 1.824mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.409mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 14g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 160mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 0.467g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0% |
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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%
70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.