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Fennel vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fennel and Ginger

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Ginger is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Fennel covers your daily need of Vitamin K 52% more than Ginger.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fennel, bulb, raw and Ginger root, 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
Fennel
3
:
6
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +206.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +242.4%
Contains more Manganese +19.9%
Equal in Potassium - 415
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +206.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +242.4%
Contains more Manganese +19.9%
Equal in Potassium - 415
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
Fennel
6
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +62700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.034
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +62700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
Fennel
2
:
3
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +143.4%
Fennel
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +143.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
Fennel
2
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.154
Fennel
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.154

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 1.24g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.2g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 7.3g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 31kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 3.93g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 3.1g 2g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 16mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.6mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 50mg 34mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 52mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 0.2mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.066mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.191mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 963IU 0IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.26mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 5mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.034mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.203mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 27µg 11µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 0.1µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.203g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.154g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel Ginger
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
28%
Fennel
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.