Star Anise: Calories, Protein & Nutrition Guide

Nutritional Overview

Star Anise is a flavouring or condiment used to enhance the taste of dishes. Per 100g serving, it provides 337 kcal of energy, 17.6g of protein, 50.0g of carbohydrates, and 15.9g of fat.

It is a good source of protein, providing 17.6g per 100g (around 21% of its energy), approximately 35% of the UK Reference Nutrient Intake of 50g per day. Under UK/EU nutrition-claim rules, that meets the "high protein" threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. Protein plays a key role in muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full for longer.

With only 0.0g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet.

Each 100g serving provides 14.6g of dietary fibre per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "high fibre" nutrition-claim threshold. The UK government recommends 30g of fibre per day for adults. Adequate fibre intake supports healthy digestion, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and may reduce the risk of heart disease and bowel cancer.

Each 100g serving contains 0.00g of salt, meeting the UK/EU "low salt" nutrition-claim threshold. The NHS recommends adults consume no more than 6g of salt per day, so choosing lower-salt foods like this one makes it easier to stay within that limit and supports healthy blood pressure.

Star Anise is suitable for vegan, halal and kosher diets, making it a versatile choice for households with mixed dietary requirements. Rather than estimate Star Anise by eye, our food nutritional values calculator logs its real 337 kcal per 100g and shows you where your day stands.