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Yam vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yam and Star anise

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2 in Star anise is higher than in Yam.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 455% more than Yam.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yam, 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.
Yam
1
:
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Calcium +3700%
Contains more Iron +6744.4%
Contains more Magnesium +709.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains more Zinc +2108.3%
Contains more Copper +411.2%
Contains more Manganese +479.3%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Calcium +3700%
Contains more Iron +6744.4%
Contains more Magnesium +709.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains more Zinc +2108.3%
Contains more Copper +411.2%
Contains more Manganese +479.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Yam
3
:
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +806.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +454.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +806.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +454.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains more Water +629.6%
Contains more Protein +1050.3%
Contains more Fats +9252.9%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Other +746.3%
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 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 Water +629.6%
Contains more Protein +1050.3%
Contains more Fats +9252.9%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Other +746.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4044.7%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4044.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 1.53g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 0.17g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 27.88g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 118kcal 337kcal Star anise
Sugar 0.5g Star anise
Fiber 4.1g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 17mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.54mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 21mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 55mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 816mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 9mg 16mg Yam
Zinc 0.24mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.178mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.397mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 138IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 17.1mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 23µg 10µg Yam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.054mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.052mg Yam
Leucine 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.059mg Yam
Methionine 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.062mg Yam
Histidine 0.034mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.586g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Yam
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
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)

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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.