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Yeast vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yeast and star anise?

  • Yeast is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet star anise is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, and copper.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 887% more.
  • Yeast has 234 times more folate than star anise. While yeast has 2340µg of folate, star anise has only 10µg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Spices, anise seed types in this article.

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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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 9% 84% 81% 145% 217% 273% 6.7% 41% 43%
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 ZincZinc +49.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2053.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +1603.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +637.2%

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.
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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 1% 0% 0% 0% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 8.8% 1% 1755% 17%
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 +3132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1593.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 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 ProteinProtein +129.8%
Contains more FatsFats +108.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -41.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18429.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Star anise DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.34mg 888%
Folate 2340µg 10µg 583%
Iron 2.17mg 36.96mg 435%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.29mg 285%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.797mg 254%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 3.06mg 232%
Manganese 0.312mg 2.3mg 86%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.65mg 65%
Calcium 30mg 646mg 62%
Copper 0.436mg 0.91mg 53%
Fiber 26.9g 14.6g 49%
Protein 40.44g 17.6g 46%
Phosphorus 637mg 440mg 28%
Magnesium 54mg 170mg 28%
Zinc 7.94mg 5.3mg 24%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 21mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.15g 21%
Potassium 955mg 1441mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 9.78g 14%
Fats 7.61g 15.9g 13%
Choline 32mg 6%
Selenium 7.9µg 5µg 5%
Carbs 41.22g 50.02g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.001g 0.586g 2%
Sodium 51mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Calories 325kcal 337kcal 1%
Net carbs 14.32g 35.42g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast 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
566%
Yeast
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.415g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.