Edible parts
Spice as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Spices, anise seed (USDA FDC SR Legacy 171316)
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1410 kJ / 337 kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g | 19% |
| Fat | 15.9 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.59 g | 3% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 14.6 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.78 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.15 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 16 µg RAE | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 26% |
| Folate | 10 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.34 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.29 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.06 mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.8 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65 mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 81% |
| Iron | 37 mg | 264% |
| Magnesium | 170 mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1441 mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 5.3 mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.91 mg | 91% |
| Manganese | 2.3 mg | 115% |
| Phosphorus | 440 mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 5 µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 16 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Spices, anise seed (USDA FDC SR Legacy 171316), closest row. Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
The eight-pointed pod. Anethole, like anise seed, from a different tree. Pho, five-spice, braises. Japanese star anise is toxic — this is Illicium verum only.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Star anise (Illicium verum) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.