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Fennel vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fennel and Endive

  • Fennel has more Vitamin C, however, Endive is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Endive covers your daily Vitamin K needs 140% more than Fennel.
  • Endive has 2 times less Vitamin C than Fennel. Fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C, while Endive has 6.5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fennel, bulb, raw and Endive, 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.
Fennel
4
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6
Endive
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Zinc +295%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +119.9%
Equal in Calcium - 52
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 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Zinc +295%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +119.9%
Equal in Calcium - 52

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
4
:
6
Endive
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%
Contains more Vitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.9%
Contains more Folate +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +267.8%
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 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%
Contains more Vitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.9%
Contains more Folate +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +267.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
1
:
3
Endive
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Contains more Other +34.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.25
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 93.79
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Contains more Other +34.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.25
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 93.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
:
1
Endive
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Endive Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 0.25g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 1.25g Endive
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 7.3g 3.35g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 17kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g 0.25g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 3.1g
Calcium 49mg 52mg Endive
Iron 0.73mg 0.83mg Endive
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 28mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 314mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 22mg Endive
Zinc 0.2mg 0.79mg Endive
Copper 0.066mg 0.099mg Endive
Manganese 0.191mg 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.44mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 6.5mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.075mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.4mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.02mg Fennel
Folate 27µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 62.8µg 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.048g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.004g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.087g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.