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Star anise vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Watermelon different?

  • Star anise is higher than Watermelon in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 459% more than Watermelon.
  • Star anise contains 92 times more Calcium than Watermelon. Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, while Watermelon contains 7mg.

Spices, anise seed and Watermelon, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +9128.6%
Contains more Iron +15300%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +1186.6%
Contains more Zinc +5200%
Contains more Copper +2066.7%
Contains more Manganese +5952.6%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
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 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +9128.6%
Contains more Iron +15300%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +1186.6%
Contains more Zinc +5200%
Contains more Copper +2066.7%
Contains more Manganese +5952.6%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1281%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1344.4%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +83%
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 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1281%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1344.4%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +83%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2785.2%
Contains more Fats +10500%
Contains more Carbs +562.5%
Contains more Other +2791.7%
Contains more Water +858.6%
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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +2785.2%
Contains more Fats +10500%
Contains more Carbs +562.5%
Contains more Other +2791.7%
Contains more Water +858.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26332.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26332.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 7.15g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 0.61g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.15g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 7.55g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 30kcal Star anise
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0.4g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 7mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.24mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 10mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 11mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 112mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 5.3mg 0.1mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.042mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.038mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.4µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 21mg 8.1mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.033mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.021mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.178mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.221mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.045mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 3µg Star anise
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.037g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.05g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.