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Sunflower seed vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunflower seed and Star anise different?

  • Sunflower seed is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Star anise is higher in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 396% more than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed contains 23 times more Folate than Star anise. Sunflower seed contains 227µg of Folate, while Star anise contains 10µg.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, anise seed types were 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 Magnesium +91.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +97.8%
Contains more Selenium +960%
Contains more Calcium +728.2%
Contains more Iron +604%
Contains more Potassium +123.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Equal in Zinc - 5.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +91.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +97.8%
Contains more Selenium +960%
Contains more Calcium +728.2%
Contains more Iron +604%
Contains more Potassium +123.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Equal in Zinc - 5.3

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 B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more Folate +2170%
Contains more Vitamin A +522%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 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 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more Folate +2170%
Contains more Vitamin A +522%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +223.6%
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Contains more Water +101.7%
Contains more Other +129%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
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
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +223.6%
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Contains more Water +101.7%
Contains more Other +129%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +634.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +634.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower seed Star anise
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 20.78g 17.6g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 15.9g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 584kcal 337kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Star anise
Fiber 8.6g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 78mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 5.25mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 325mg 170mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 440mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 9mg 16mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 1.8mg 0.91mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 53µg 5µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.34mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.29mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 3.06mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.797mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.65mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 10µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.586g Star anise
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 9.78g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 3.15g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed Star anise
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
156%
Sunflower seed
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.869g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.