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Sugar substitute vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar substitute and Star anise

  • Sugar substitute contains less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 than Star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 460% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Iron +23000%
Contains more Magnesium +2733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +5400%
Contains more Potassium +3594.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +13150%
Contains more Copper +12900%
Contains more Manganese +10354.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Iron +23000%
Contains more Magnesium +2733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +5400%
Contains more Potassium +3594.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +13150%
Contains more Copper +12900%
Contains more Manganese +10354.5%

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 +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +896.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 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 +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +896.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +69.5%
Contains more Protein +754.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Equal in Water - 9.54
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Carbs +69.5%
Contains more Protein +754.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Equal in Water - 9.54

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 35.42g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 84.77g 50.02g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 337kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g Star anise
Fiber 0.6g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 879mg 646mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 6mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 8mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 39mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 572mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.04mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.007mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.022mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.