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Winged bean vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between winged bean and star anise

  • Winged bean has more copper, while star anise has more iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 437% higher.
  • Star anise contains 2 times less copper than winged bean. Winged bean contains 1.386mg of copper, while star anise contains 0.91mg.
  • Winged bean has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of winged bean is 32, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Winged bean tuber, raw 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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
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 CopperCopper +52.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +608.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2053.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.9%
Contains more IronIron +1748%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +877.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +332.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 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 +501.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1666.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78%
Contains more OtherOther +247%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 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 -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4079.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1710.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winged bean Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 2mg 36.96mg 437%
Manganese 0.532mg 2.3mg 77%
Calcium 30mg 646mg 62%
Fiber 14.6g 58%
Phosphorus 45mg 440mg 56%
Copper 1.386mg 0.91mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.65mg 44%
Zinc 1.39mg 5.3mg 36%
Magnesium 24mg 170mg 35%
Potassium 586mg 1441mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.234g 9.78g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Fats 0.9g 15.9g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g 3.15g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.116mg 0.797mg 14%
Protein 11.6g 17.6g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.29mg 11%
Calories 148kcal 337kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 3.06mg 9%
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg 8%
Carbs 28.1g 50.02g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 0.34mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.222g 0.586g 2%
Sodium 35mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 28.1g 35.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.451mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.425mg 0%
Leucine 0.64mg 0%
Lysine 0.592mg 0%
Methionine 0.143mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.599mg 0%
Histidine 0.241mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winged bean Star anise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Winged bean
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.