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Star anise vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Star anise and Turmeric

  • Star anise has more Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus, however, Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 761% more than Star anise.
  • Turmeric contains 30 times less Vitamin C than Star anise. Star anise contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Turmeric contains 0.7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.3%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +760.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24%

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% 19% 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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +507.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more FatsFats +389.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.2%
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%
~equal in Other ~7.08g

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2078.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Turmeric Opinion
Calories 337kcal 312kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 9.68g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 3.25g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 0.7mg Star anise
Net carbs 35.42g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 50.02g 67.14g Turmeric
Magnesium 170mg 208mg Turmeric
Calcium 646mg 168mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 36.96mg 55mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 22.7g Turmeric
Copper 0.91mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 5.3mg 4.5mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 299mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 27mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 2.3mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 5µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.058mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.15mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 1.35mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.542mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.107mg Star anise
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 10µg 20µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Star anise
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 0.586g 1.838g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.449g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.756g Star anise
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Turmeric
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
39%
Star anise
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.