Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Tea vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Tea and Star anise different?

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium than Tea.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 462% higher.

Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water and Spices, anise seed are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Tea vs Star anise 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.
Tea
1
:
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +21433.3%
Contains more Iron +369500%
Contains more Magnesium +8400%
Contains more Phosphorus +43900%
Contains more Potassium +7905.6%
Contains more Zinc +52900%
Contains more Copper +8172.7%
Contains more Manganese +486.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 4% 52% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +21433.3%
Contains more Iron +369500%
Contains more Magnesium +8400%
Contains more Phosphorus +43900%
Contains more Potassium +7905.6%
Contains more Zinc +52900%
Contains more Copper +8172.7%
Contains more Manganese +486.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tea
2
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6030.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6030.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64900%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tea
1
:
Contains more Water +944.2%
Contains more Protein +29233.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +29323.5%
Contains more Other +4526.7%
100%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.17 g
Water: 99.62 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 Water +944.2%
Contains more Protein +29233.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +29323.5%
Contains more Other +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.
Tea Star anise
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tea Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 0.17g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 0.06g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 0.17g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 1kcal 337kcal Star anise
Sugar 0.02g Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 3mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.01mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 2mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 1mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 18mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 4mg 16mg Tea
Zinc 0.01mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.011mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.392mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 0µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.003mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.032mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 0µg 10µg Star anise
Saturated Fat 0g 0.586g Tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tea Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
0%
Tea
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Tea
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tea
Tea contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tea
Tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tea
Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Tea
Tea is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174873/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.