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Agave nectar vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between agave nectar and star anise

  • Agave nectar contains less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 461% higher.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than agave nectar.

Food types used in this article are Sweetener, syrup, agave and Spices, anise seed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35925%
Contains more IronIron +40966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +10011.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +52900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +194.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +344.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 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 CarbsCarbs +52.7%
Contains more WaterWater +140.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19455.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3433.3%
Contains more OtherOther +4526.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.09mg 36.96mg 461%
Manganese 0.005mg 2.3mg 100%
Copper 0.009mg 0.91mg 100%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Calcium 1mg 646mg 65%
Phosphorus 1mg 440mg 63%
Fiber 0.2g 14.6g 58%
Zinc 0.01mg 5.3mg 48%
Potassium 4mg 1441mg 42%
Magnesium 1mg 170mg 40%
Protein 0.09g 17.6g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.65mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.45g 15.9g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.15g 21%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.34mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 3.06mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.29mg 10%
Carbs 76.37g 50.02g 9%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Selenium 1.7µg 5µg 6%
Folate 30µg 10µg 5%
Vitamin C 17mg 21mg 4%
Saturated fat 0g 0.586g 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Calories 310kcal 337kcal 1%
Sodium 4mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 16µg 1%
Net carbs 76.17g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 68.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Star anise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Agave nectar
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.