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 for 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.
- White chocolate has a lower glycemic index (41) than star anise (89).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +224.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +403.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1416.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +616.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28650% |
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 | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +439.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +310.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1060.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +633.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +362.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.4% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.097g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 0.24mg | 459% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 0.008mg | 100% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.06mg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 19.412g | 86% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 0.2g | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.056mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 199mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.74mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 176mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 12mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 286mg | 34% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 32.09g | 25% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 5.87g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.063mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0.5mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 0.745mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 1.013g | 14% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 539kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 0.608mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 59.24g | 3% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 9.097g | 2% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 4.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.282mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 59g | N/A |
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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins