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Tart vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tart and Star anise

  • Tart has more Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, while Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 419% higher.
  • Star anise contains 18 times less Vitamin A RAE than Tart. Tart contains 285µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Star anise contains 16µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat 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 Selenium +158%
Contains more Calcium +1368.2%
Contains more Iron +980.7%
Contains more Magnesium +286.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +373.1%
Contains more Potassium +2083.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +1792.9%
Contains more Copper +1146.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +158%
Contains more Calcium +1368.2%
Contains more Iron +980.7%
Contains more Magnesium +286.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +373.1%
Contains more Potassium +2083.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +1792.9%
Contains more Copper +1146.6%

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.
Tart
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Contains more Vitamin A +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
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 A +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +165.4%
Contains more Other +488.1%
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 +53.5%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +165.4%
Contains more Other +488.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.8%
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 75.3g 35.42g Tart
Protein 3.99g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 5.99g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 76.8g 50.02g Tart
Calories 372kcal 337kcal Tart
Sugar 4.87g Star anise
Fiber 1.5g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 44mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 3.42mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 44mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 93mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 66mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 361mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.28mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.073mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 12.9µg 5µg Tart
Vitamin A 950IU 311IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 285µg 16µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 3.8mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.29mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.06mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 100µg 10µg Tart
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tart
Saturated Fat 1.393g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.807g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.