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Turmeric vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turmeric and Star anise

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Star anise is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 761% more than Star anise.
  • Star anise contains 2 times less Fiber than Turmeric. Turmeric contains 22.7g of Fiber, while Star anise contains 14.6g.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 +22.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.3%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +760.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +507.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 CarbsCarbs +34.2%
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more FatsFats +389.2%
~equal in Other ~6.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 -68.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2078.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Star anise Opinion
Calories 312kcal 337kcal Star anise
Protein 9.68g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 3.25g 15.9g Star anise
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg Star anise
Net carbs 44.44g 35.42g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 50.02g Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 170mg Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 646mg Star anise
Potassium 2080mg 1441mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 36.96mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Star anise
Fiber 22.7g 14.6g Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.91mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 5.3mg Star anise
Phosphorus 299mg 440mg Star anise
Sodium 27mg 16mg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 2.3mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 5µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.65mg Star anise
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 10µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Star anise
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 3.15g Star anise
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
39%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.