Star anise vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between star anise and fennel seeds
- Star anise has more iron, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, fennel seeds are richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B3, copper, and potassium.
- Star anise covers your daily iron needs 230% more than fennel seeds.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed and Spices, fennel 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +99.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Protein:
15.8 g
Fats:
14.87 g
Carbs:
52.29 g
Water:
8.81 g
Other:
8.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.87g
~equal in
Carbs
~52.29g
~equal in
Water
~8.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.48 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.69 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.91g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 36.96mg | 18.54mg | 230% |
| Manganese | 2.3mg | 6.533mg | 184% |
| Fiber | 14.6g | 39.8g | 101% |
| Calcium | 646mg | 1196mg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 385mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.06mg | 6.05mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 1.067mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 3.7mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.47mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15g | 1.69g | 10% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1441mg | 1694mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 487mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.408mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.353mg | 5% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 15.8g | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Fats | 15.9g | 14.87g | 2% |
| Carbs | 50.02g | 52.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 345kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.42g | 12.49g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.586g | 0.48g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78g | 9.91g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.996mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.758mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.647mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.915mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% |
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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
38%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
301%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.