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Star anise vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Star anise and Yolk?

  • Star anise is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Calcium, yet Yolk is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 428% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Star anise is lower.

We used Spices, anise seed and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types 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 +400.8%
Contains more Iron +1253.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3300%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +1222%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +130.4%
Contains more Copper +1081.8%
Contains more Manganese +4081.8%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +400.8%
Contains more Iron +1253.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3300%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +1222%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +130.4%
Contains more Copper +1081.8%
Contains more Manganese +4081.8%
Contains more Selenium +1020%

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.2%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.2%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Carbs +1293.3%
Contains more Other +308.2%
Contains more Fats +66.9%
Contains more Water +448.3%
Equal in Protein - 15.86
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
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Carbs +1293.3%
Contains more Other +308.2%
Contains more Fats +66.9%
Contains more Water +448.3%
Equal in Protein - 15.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.5%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 3.59g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 15.86g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 50.02g 3.59g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 322kcal Star anise
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 0g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 129mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 2.73mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 5mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 390mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 109mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 48mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 2.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.077mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.055mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 311IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.176mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.024mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.35mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 9.551g Star anise
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.965g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.