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Star anise vs. Wild rice raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Star anise and Wild rice raw

  • Star anise has more Iron, Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Wild rice raw is richer in Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 438% more than Wild rice raw.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Wild rice, raw.

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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 +2976.2%
Contains more Iron +1785.7%
Contains more Potassium +237.5%
Contains more Copper +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 177
Equal in Phosphorus - 433
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 7% 74% 127% 186% 38% 1% 163% 175% 174% 16%
Contains more Calcium +2976.2%
Contains more Iron +1785.7%
Contains more Potassium +237.5%
Contains more Copper +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 177
Equal in Phosphorus - 433

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 +1536.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +850%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.262
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% 17% 0% 0% 29% 61% 127% 65% 91% 72% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1536.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +850%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.262

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Fats +1372.2%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Other +353.6%
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
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
15% 75% 8%
Protein: 14.73 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 7.76 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Fats +1372.2%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Other +353.6%
Contains more Carbs +49.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6050.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +366%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
16% 16% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.156 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.676 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6050.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +366%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%

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 Wild rice raw
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Wild rice raw Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 68.7g Wild rice raw
Protein 17.6g 14.73g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 1.08g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 74.9g Wild rice raw
Calories 337kcal 357kcal Wild rice raw
Sugar 2.5g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 6.2g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 21mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 1.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 177mg Wild rice raw
Phosphorus 440mg 433mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 427mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 7mg Wild rice raw
Zinc 5.3mg 5.96mg Wild rice raw
Copper 0.91mg 0.524mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 1.329mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 2.8µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 19IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 1µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.82mg Wild rice raw
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.115mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.262mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 6.733mg Wild rice raw
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 1.074mg Wild rice raw
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.391mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 95µg Wild rice raw
Vitamin K 1.9µg Wild rice raw
Tryptophan 0.179mg Wild rice raw
Threonine 0.469mg Wild rice raw
Isoleucine 0.618mg Wild rice raw
Leucine 1.018mg Wild rice raw
Lysine 0.629mg Wild rice raw
Methionine 0.438mg Wild rice raw
Phenylalanine 0.721mg Wild rice raw
Valine 0.858mg Wild rice raw
Histidine 0.384mg Wild rice raw
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.156g Wild rice raw
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.159g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.676g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Wild rice raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Wild rice raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
96%
Wild rice raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
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.

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. Wild rice raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169726/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.