Star anise vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between star anise and walnut?
- Star anise is higher in iron, calcium, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and zinc, yet walnut is higher in copper, manganese, and folate.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 426% more.
- Star anise has 16 times more vitamin C than walnut. While star anise has 21mg of vitamin C, walnut has only 1.3mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in star anise is lower.
- The glycemic index of walnut is lower.
We used Spices, anise seed and Nuts, walnuts, english types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +559.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1170.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.4% |
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 | +1515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +880% |
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:
15.23 g
Fats:
65.21 g
Carbs:
13.71 g
Water:
4.07 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +134.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +289.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +310.1% |
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
6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
47.174 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1397.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~8.933g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 2.91mg | 426% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 47.174g | 293% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 65.21g | 76% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 1.586mg | 75% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 98mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 3.414mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 6.7g | 32% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 441mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 6.126g | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 1.3mg | 22% |
| Folate | 10µg | 98µg | 22% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 3.09mg | 20% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 654kcal | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 346mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 13.71g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 1.125mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.15mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.537mg | 9% |
| Choline | 39.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.57mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 17.6g | 15.23g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 158mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 8.933g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 7.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.61g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 4.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.341mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.596mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.625mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.17mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.236mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.711mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.753mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% |
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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
152%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.