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Star anise vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Star anise and Turnip?

  • Turnip has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium than Star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 458% higher.
  • Star anise has 22 times more Calcium than Turnip. Star anise has 646mg of Calcium, while Turnip has 30mg.

We used Spices, anise seed and Turnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +2053.3%
Contains more Iron +12220%
Contains more Magnesium +1445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1529.6%
Contains more Potassium +654.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +1863%
Contains more Copper +970.6%
Contains more Manganese +1616.4%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2053.3%
Contains more Iron +12220%
Contains more Magnesium +1445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1529.6%
Contains more Potassium +654.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +1863%
Contains more Copper +970.6%
Contains more Manganese +1616.4%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%

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.
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +622.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +622.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1855.6%
Contains more Fats +15800%
Contains more Carbs +677.9%
Contains more Other +891.4%
Contains more Water +863%
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
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +1855.6%
Contains more Fats +15800%
Contains more Carbs +677.9%
Contains more Other +891.4%
Contains more Water +863%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5843.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5843.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 4.63g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 0.9g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.1g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 6.43g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 28kcal Star anise
Sugar 3.8g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.8g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 30mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.3mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 11mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 27mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 191mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 67mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.27mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.085mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.134mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.04mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.03mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.4mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.2mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.09mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.006g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.053g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Turnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Star anise
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.575g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
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 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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.