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White pepper vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between White pepper and Star anise

  • White pepper has more Manganese, and Fiber, however, Star anise has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 283% higher.
  • Star anise has 2 times less Manganese than White pepper. White pepper has 4.3mg of Manganese, while Star anise has 2.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, white 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 64% 80% 6.4% 537% 303% 31% 75% 0.65% 561% 17%
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 less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1874%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +369%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.91mg

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 5.5% 29% 4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 7.5% 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% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 2% 69% 11% 7%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 68.61 g
Water: 11.42 g
Other: 7.45 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 +37.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.2%
Contains more FatsFats +650%
~equal in Other ~6.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 39% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.789 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.616 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1139.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +411.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.586g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White pepper Star anise Opinion
Calories 296kcal 337kcal Star anise
Protein 10.4g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 2.12g 15.9g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Net carbs 42.41g 35.42g White pepper
Carbs 68.61g 50.02g White pepper
Magnesium 90mg 170mg Star anise
Calcium 265mg 646mg Star anise
Potassium 73mg 1441mg Star anise
Iron 14.31mg 36.96mg Star anise
Fiber 26.2g 14.6g White pepper
Copper 0.91mg 0.91mg
Zinc 1.13mg 5.3mg Star anise
Phosphorus 176mg 440mg Star anise
Sodium 5mg 16mg White pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Manganese 4.3mg 2.3mg White pepper
Selenium 3.1µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.212mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 10µg
Saturated Fat 0.626g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.789g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.616g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White pepper 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
11%
White pepper
39%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
167%
White pepper
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White pepper
White pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
White pepper
White pepper is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
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)
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. White pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170933/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.