Turmeric vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the 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.
- The glycemic index of star anise is higher.
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.
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 19.8mg | 2.3mg | 761% |
Iron | 55mg | 36.96mg | 226% |
Calcium | 168mg | 646mg | 48% |
Copper | 1.3mg | 0.91mg | 43% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.65mg | 42% |
Fiber | 22.7g | 14.6g | 32% |
Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.34mg | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 9.78g | 23% |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 21mg | 23% |
Phosphorus | 299mg | 440mg | 20% |
Fats | 3.25g | 15.9g | 19% |
Potassium | 2080mg | 1441mg | 19% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 3.15g | 16% |
Protein | 9.68g | 17.6g | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.29mg | 11% |
Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 3.06mg | 11% |
Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
Magnesium | 208mg | 170mg | 9% |
Zinc | 4.5mg | 5.3mg | 7% |
Carbs | 67.14g | 50.02g | 6% |
Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.586g | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.797mg | 5% |
Folate | 20µg | 10µg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 5µg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
Calories | 312kcal | 337kcal | 1% |
Net carbs | 44.44g | 35.42g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
Sodium | 27mg | 16mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
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% |