Vanilla extract vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between vanilla extract and star anise
- Star anise has more iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, protein, and potassium than vanilla extract.
- Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 461% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Vanilla extract and Spices, anise seed.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5772.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +873.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1163.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4718.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7233.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2990.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2177.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.12mg | 36.96mg | 461% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.91mg | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 2.3mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 646mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 6mg | 440mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 0g | 14.6g | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.65mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 5.3mg | 47% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 170mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 1441mg | 38% |
| Protein | 0.06g | 17.6g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.34mg | 27% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 15.9g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 9.78g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 3.15g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.425mg | 3.06mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.095mg | 0.29mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 0.797mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 12.65g | 50.02g | 12% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01g | 0.586g | 3% |
| Calories | 288kcal | 337kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 0.02g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 48000kcal | 191kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 35g | 30g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.4 | 22 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 12.65g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.65g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 16mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.06 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
12.65 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
34.65 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +451.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29233.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 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 | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78650% |






