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Star anise vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and White chocolate different?

  • Star anise has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium than White chocolate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 459% higher.
  • Star anise contains 288 times more Manganese than White chocolate. While Star anise contains 2.3mg of Manganese, White chocolate contains only 0.008mg.
  • Star anise has less Saturated Fat.

Spices, anise seed and Candies, white chocolate are the varieties 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 +224.6%
Contains more Iron +15300%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +403.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +616.2%
Contains more Copper +1416.7%
Contains more Manganese +28650%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Equal in Selenium - 4.5
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Calcium +224.6%
Contains more Iron +15300%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +403.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +616.2%
Contains more Copper +1416.7%
Contains more Manganese +28650%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Equal in Selenium - 4.5

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 +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +439.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1060.7%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.282
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +439.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1060.7%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.282

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +199.8%
Contains more Water +633.8%
Contains more Other +362.7%
Contains more Fats +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
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% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +199.8%
Contains more Water +633.8%
Contains more Other +362.7%
Contains more Fats +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.097
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.097

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 White chocolate
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 17.6g 5.87g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 50.02g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 337kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0.2g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 199mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.24mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 12mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 176mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 286mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 90mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.74mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.06mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.008mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 4.5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 30IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 9µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 21mg 0.5mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.063mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.282mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.745mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.608mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.056mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 7µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 19.412g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 9.097g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 1.013g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.