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Star anise vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Star anise and Zucchini different?

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium than Zucchini.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 457% higher.
  • Star anise contains 40 times more Calcium than Zucchini. While Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, Zucchini contains only 16mg.

Spices, anise seed and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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 +3937.5%
Contains more Iron +9889.2%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1057.9%
Contains more Potassium +452.1%
Contains more Zinc +1556.3%
Contains more Copper +1617%
Contains more Manganese +1199.4%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +3937.5%
Contains more Iron +9889.2%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1057.9%
Contains more Potassium +452.1%
Contains more Zinc +1556.3%
Contains more Copper +1617%
Contains more Manganese +1199.4%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.8%
Contains more Folate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1354.5%
Contains more Fats +4868.8%
Contains more Carbs +1508.4%
Contains more Other +1117.5%
Contains more Water +893.6%
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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +1354.5%
Contains more Fats +4868.8%
Contains more Carbs +1508.4%
Contains more Other +1117.5%
Contains more Water +893.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88809.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3361.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88809.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3361.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%

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 Zucchini
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 2.11g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 1.21g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 0.32g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 3.11g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 17kcal Star anise
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 16mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.37mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 18mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 38mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 261mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 5.3mg 0.32mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.053mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.177mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 0.2µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 200IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 10µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 21mg 17.9mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.045mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.094mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 0.451mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.204mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.163mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.586g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.011g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 0.091g Star anise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.