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Star Anise at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
5
low
Glycemic load / serving
0
low
Nutri-Score
A
A best, E worst
NOVA group
1
unprocessed or minimally processed

International cuisine · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 teaspoon (2.5 g).

Star Anise nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories7 kcal
Protein0.2 g
Carbohydrate1.8 g
Fiber0.5 g
Sugars0.1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat0.2 g
Saturated fat0 g
Sodium0 mg

Typical ingredients: star anise

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Common questions about star anise

How many calories are in star anise?

NutriOptio estimates 7 calories in one serving (1 teaspoon (2.5 g)) of a typical star anise recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is star anise good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 0, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of star anise?

NutriOptio grades a typical star anise A on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own star anise

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical star anise in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.