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Star anise nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Spices, anise seed
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Star anise

Star anise
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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89 (high)
Glycemic load 1 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 337
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 35.42 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 tsp, whole (2.1 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -18.2 (alkaline)
TOP 2% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 98% of foods
TOP 6% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 94% of foods
TOP 6% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 94% of foods
TOP 9% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 91% of foods
TOP 11% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 89% of foods

Star anise calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 337
Calories in 1 tsp, whole 7 2.1 g
Calories in 1 tbsp, whole 23 6.7 g
Calories in 0.25 tsp 2 0.5 g

Star anise Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
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89

Star anise Glycemic load (GL)

1

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28% 0%
Calcium: 646 mg of 1,000 mg 65%
Iron: 36.96 mg of 8 mg 462%
Magnesium: 170 mg of 420 mg 40%
Phosphorus: 440 mg of 700 mg 63%
Potassium: 1441 mg of 3,400 mg 42%
Sodium: 16 mg of 2,300 mg 1%
Zinc: 5.3 mg of 11 mg 48%
Copper: 0.91 mg of 1 mg 101%
Manganese: 2.3 mg of 2 mg 100%
Selenium: 5 µg of 55 µg 9%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Iron
36.96 mg
TOP 2%
Calcium
646 mg
TOP 6%
Potassium
1441 mg
TOP 6%
Phosphorus
440 mg
TOP 11%
Magnesium
170 mg
TOP 11%
Zinc
5.3 mg
TOP 17%
Copper
0.91 mg
TOP 17%
Manganese
2.3 mg
TOP 27%
Selenium
5 µg
TOP 67%
Sodium
16 mg
TOP 82%

Vitamin coverage chart

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%
Vitamin A: 311 IU of 5,000 IU 6%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 21 mg of 90 mg 23%
Vitamin B1: 0.34 mg of 1 mg 28%
Vitamin B2: 0.29 mg of 1 mg 22%
Vitamin B3: 3.06 mg of 16 mg 19%
Vitamin B5: 0.797 mg of 5 mg 16%
Vitamin B6: 0.65 mg of 1 mg 50%
Folate: 10 µg of 400 µg 3%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B6
0.65 mg
TOP 18%
Vitamin C
21 mg
TOP 19%
Vitamin B1
0.34 mg
TOP 25%
Vitamin B2
0.29 mg
TOP 28%
Vitamin A
311 IU
TOP 29%
Vitamin B5
0.797 mg
TOP 41%
Vitamin B3
3.06 mg
TOP 50%
Folate
10 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein:
Daily Value: 35%
17.6 g of 50 g
35%
Fats:
Daily Value: 24%
15.9 g of 65 g
24%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 17%
50.02 g of 300 g
17%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
9.54 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
6.94 g

Fat type information

4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g

Fiber content ratio for Star anise

29% 71%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 14.6 g
Other: 35.42 g

All nutrients for Star anise per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 337kcal 17% 25% 7.2 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 17.6g 42% 30% 6.2 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 15.9g 24% 21% 2.1 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 21mg 23% 19% 2.5 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 35.42g N/A 24% 1.5 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 50.02g 17% 21% 1.8 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 36.96mg 462% 2% 14.2 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 646mg 65% 6% 5.2 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 1441mg 42% 6% 9.8 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 170mg 40% 11% 1.2 times more than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 14.6g 58% 9% 6.1 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.91mg 101% 17% 6.4 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 5.3mg 48% 17% 1.2 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 440mg 63% 11% 2.4 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 16mg 1% 82% 30.6 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 311IU 6% 29% 53.7 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 2% 45%
Selenium 5µg 9% 67%
Manganese 2.3mg 100% 27%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 28% 25% 1.3 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 22% 28% 2.2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 19% 50% 3.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 16% 41% 1.4 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 50% 18% 5.5 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 10µg 3% 62% 6.1 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.59g 3% 68% 10.1 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g N/A 16% Equal to AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g N/A 24% 15 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
25%
Total Fat 16g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 16mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 50g
60%
Dietary Fiber 15g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 18g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 646mg 65%

Iron 37mg 463%

Potassium 1,441mg 0%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Star anise nutrition infographic

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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/nutrients

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