Star anise vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between star anise and toffee
- Toffee has less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium.
- Star anise covers your daily iron needs 462% more than toffee.
- Star anise has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of star anise is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Candies, toffee, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +4150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2725.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4316.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1275% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
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 CVitamin C | +10400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10451.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +494.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7122.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1893.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
1.07 g
Fats:
32.75 g
Carbs:
64.72 g
Water:
0.55 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1544.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1634.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +662.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.4% |
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
20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.222 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~8.964g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 0.03mg | 462% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.003mg | 101% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 0.002mg | 100% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 20.565g | 91% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 34mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 0g | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 32mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.009mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.12mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 51mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 4mg | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 104mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 319µg | 34% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 1.07g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.008mg | 28% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 32.75g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.2mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 0.029mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.068mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 1.222g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.134mg | 13% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 560kcal | 11% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 0.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 135mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 64.72g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 8.964g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 64.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.47g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.674g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.445g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.979g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)