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Tomato soup vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tomato soup and star anise

  • Tomato soup contains less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 458% higher.
  • Tomato soup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato soup is 38, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial 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 5% 2.4% 24% 11% 9.7% 2.5% 6.4% 24% 8.7% 8.2%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +2328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +424%
Contains more IronIron +12644.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3037.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +5788.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2833.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3332.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%

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 21% 3.3% 3.4% 0% 5% 1.6% 7.9% 0% 9.7% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.4%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1447.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 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 WaterWater +849.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2378.9%
Contains more FatsFats +7471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +571.4%
Contains more OtherOther +542.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14497%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3990.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato soup Star anise
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato soup Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.29mg 36.96mg 458%
Copper 0.029mg 0.91mg 98%
Manganese 0.067mg 2.3mg 97%
Calcium 8mg 646mg 64%
Phosphorus 15mg 440mg 61%
Fiber 0.5g 14.6g 56%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.65mg 47%
Zinc 0.09mg 5.3mg 47%
Magnesium 7mg 170mg 39%
Potassium 275mg 1441mg 34%
Protein 0.71g 17.6g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.34mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.067g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0.21g 15.9g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.29mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 3.15g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.42mg 3.06mg 17%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 21mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 16%
Calories 32kcal 337kcal 15%
Carbs 7.45g 50.02g 14%
Sodium 186mg 16mg 7%
Selenium 1.5µg 5µg 6%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.586g 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Net carbs 6.95g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 4.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato soup 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
5%
Tomato soup
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Tomato soup
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup 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 - 170mg)
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?
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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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.