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Tuna salad vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tuna salad and star anise

  • Tuna salad has more selenium and vitamin B12; however, star anise is richer in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Star anise covers your daily iron needs 450% more than tuna salad.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad 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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 SeleniumSelenium +724%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +794.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +709.6%
Contains more IronIron +3596%
Contains more CopperCopper +527.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +846.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5650%

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
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 AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +702.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +562.1%
Contains more FatsFats +71.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +431.6%
Contains more OtherOther +225.8%
~equal in Protein ~17.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +238.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1mg 36.96mg 450%
Manganese 0.04mg 2.3mg 98%
Copper 0.145mg 0.91mg 85%
Selenium 41.2µg 5µg 66%
Calcium 17mg 646mg 63%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.65mg 44%
Zinc 0.56mg 5.3mg 43%
Potassium 178mg 1441mg 37%
Phosphorus 178mg 440mg 37%
Magnesium 19mg 170mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.34mg 26%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 3.06mg 23%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 21mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.29mg 17%
Sodium 402mg 16mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 9.78g 17%
Carbs 9.41g 50.02g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.797mg 11%
Fats 9.26g 15.9g 10%
Calories 187kcal 337kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 3.15g 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.544g 0.586g 4%
Protein 16.04g 17.6g 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 16µg 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 35.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
27%
Tuna salad
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.958g)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.