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Fennel vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fennel and Chinese cabbage

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, Fiber, and Copper, however, Chinese cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 37% more than Fennel.
  • Fennel has 6 times more Vitamin E than Chinese cabbage. While Fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E , Chinese cabbage has only 0.09mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fennel, bulb, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw.

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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 Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Zinc - 0.19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Zinc - 0.19

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.
Fennel
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Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +38%
Contains more Vitamin A +364%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.8%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +38%
Contains more Vitamin A +364%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.8%
Contains more Folate +144.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +234.9%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Protein +21%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 95.32
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +234.9%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Protein +21%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 1.18g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 7.3g 2.18g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 13kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 3.1g 1g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.73mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Chinese cabbage
Phosphorus 50mg 37mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 252mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 65mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 0.19mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.021mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.159mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.09mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.5mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.088mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 27µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 62.8µg 45.5µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.015g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.096g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel Chinese cabbage
Low Fats diet Equal
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
28%
Fennel
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.
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.

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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.