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Star anise vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Star anise and Wheat gluten

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Wheat gluten has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 397% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, anise seed and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 +354.9%
Contains more Iron +610.8%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +1341%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Zinc +523.5%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +694%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Calcium +354.9%
Contains more Iron +610.8%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +1341%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Zinc +523.5%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +694%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +759.5%
Contains more Carbs +262.7%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Other +594%
Contains more Protein +327%
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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +759.5%
Contains more Carbs +262.7%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Other +594%
Contains more Protein +327%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6169.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6169.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%

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 Wheat gluten
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 13.19g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 15.9g 1.85g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 13.79g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 14.6g 0.6g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 142mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 5.2mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 25mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 260mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 100mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 29mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.85mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.182mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 311IU 0IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 0µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.156g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.81g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 - 13mg)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.