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Star anise vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between star anise and tilsit cheese

  • Star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium, while tilsit cheese has more vitamin B12.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 459% more than tilsit cheese.
  • The amount of saturated fat in star anise is lower.
  • Tilsit cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tilsit cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed and Cheese, tilsit.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1207.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2116.9%
Contains more IronIron +15969.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3400%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17592.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
~equal in Calcium ~700mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1392.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1456.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2560.6%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.7%
Contains more FatsFats +63.4%
Contains more WaterWater +349.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336.9%

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 Tilsit cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Tilsit cheese DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.23mg 459%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.013mg 99%
Copper 0.91mg 0.026mg 98%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Saturated fat 0.586g 16.775g 74%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.065mg 45%
Potassium 1441mg 65mg 40%
Magnesium 170mg 13mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 102mg 34%
Sodium 16mg 753mg 32%
Vitamin A 16µg 249µg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.061mg 23%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.205mg 18%
Selenium 5µg 14.5µg 17%
Carbs 50.02g 1.88g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.721g 16%
Fats 15.9g 25.98g 16%
Zinc 5.3mg 3.5mg 16%
Protein 17.6g 24.41g 14%
Phosphorus 440mg 500mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.346mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 7.136g 7%
Calcium 646mg 700mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.359mg 5%
Folate 10µg 20µg 3%
Calories 337kcal 340kcal 0%
Net carbs 35.42g 1.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Tilsit cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Star anise
38%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.