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Broccoli vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Broccoli and Fennel?

  • Broccoli is richer than Fennel in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 86% more.
  • Broccoli has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Fennel. While Broccoli has 0.071mg of Vitamin B1, Fennel has only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Broccoli is lower.

We used Broccoli, raw and Fennel, bulb, raw types in this article.

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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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
6
:
3
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Equal in Calcium - 49
Equal in Iron - 0.73
Equal in Manganese - 0.191
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Equal in Calcium - 49
Equal in Iron - 0.73
Equal in Manganese - 0.191

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
8
:
2
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.3%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.64
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Fennel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.3%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
2
:
3
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Protein +127.4%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Equal in Carbs - 7.3
Equal in Water - 90.21
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Fennel
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +127.4%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Other +20.7%
Equal in Carbs - 7.3
Equal in Water - 90.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
2
Fennel
Fennel
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +344.7%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Fennel
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +344.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Fennel
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 4.2g Fennel
Protein 2.82g 1.24g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.2g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 7.3g Fennel
Calories 34kcal 31kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 3.93g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 47mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.73mg
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 50mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 33mg 52mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.2mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0.21mg 0.191mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.58mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 12mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.01mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.032mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.232mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.047mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 27µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 62.8µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.09g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Fennel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
65%
Broccoli
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.