Sweet potato vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are sweet potato and star anise different?
- Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A; however, star anise is richer in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 454% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 46 times more vitamin A than star anise. While sweet potato contains 14187IU of vitamin A, star anise contains only 311IU.
- Sweet potato has a lower glycemic index (70) than star anise (89).
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Spices, anise seed are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +580% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2053.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +327.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5959% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +502.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1666.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +836.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +791.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4331.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +335.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +375.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +449.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +710.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1021% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +608.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +977900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22400% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 36.96mg | 454% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 2.3mg | 89% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.91mg | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 16µg | 77% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 646mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 440mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 3g | 14.6g | 46% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 5.3mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 170mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.65mg | 34% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 17.6g | 32% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 1441mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 9.78g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 15.9g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.34mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 3.15g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 21mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.29mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 3.06mg | 16% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 337kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 50.02g | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.586g | 3% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 55mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.797mg | 0% |
| Folate | 11µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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
31%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.