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Star anise vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are star anise and turkey meat different?

  • Star anise is richer in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, and potassium, while turkey meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 448% more than turkey meat.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index (89) than turkey meat (0).

Spices, anise seed and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4514.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +502.9%
Contains more IronIron +3290.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +878.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +496%

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.281mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.616mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +115.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83266.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1345.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.2%
Contains more WaterWater +565.8%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +269.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.7%

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 Turkey meat
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Turkey meat DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 1.09mg 448%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.014mg 99%
Copper 0.91mg 0.093mg 91%
Calcium 646mg 14mg 63%
Fiber 14.6g 0g 58%
Selenium 5µg 29.8µg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 9.573mg 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Potassium 1441mg 239mg 35%
Magnesium 170mg 30mg 33%
Phosphorus 440mg 223mg 31%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.48mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.045mg 25%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Protein 17.6g 28.55g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 2.647g 18%
Carbs 50.02g 0.06g 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Fats 15.9g 7.39g 13%
Saturated fat 0.586g 2.155g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 2.119g 7%
Calories 337kcal 189kcal 7%
Sodium 16mg 103mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.616mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.948mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.281mg 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin A 16µg 12µg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Star anise Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.