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.
- Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.
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 CalciumCalcium | +36.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2733.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3594.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +23000% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +12900% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +13150% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5400% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2166.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1833.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +896.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4233.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 0.16mg | 36.96mg | 460% |
Copper | 0.007mg | 0.91mg | 100% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 2.3mg | 99% |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 440mg | 62% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 14.6g | 56% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.65mg | 49% |
Zinc | 0.04mg | 5.3mg | 48% |
Potassium | 39mg | 1441mg | 41% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 170mg | 39% |
Protein | 2.06g | 17.6g | 31% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.34mg | 27% |
Fats | 0g | 15.9g | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 24% | |
Sodium | 572mg | 16mg | 24% |
Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% | |
Calcium | 879mg | 646mg | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.29mg | 21% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 21% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 19% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.797mg | 14% |
Carbs | 84.77g | 50.02g | 12% |
Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Saturated fat | 0.586g | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 16µg | 2% | |
Calories | 347kcal | 337kcal | 1% |
Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 84.17g | 35.42g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.03g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +754.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +72.2% |
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Water
~9.54g