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Fennel vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fennel and Napa cabbage?

  • Fennel is richer than Napa cabbage in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Fennel has 5 times more Potassium than Napa cabbage. While Fennel has 414mg of Potassium, Napa cabbage has only 87mg.

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked 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.
Fennel
Fennel
6
:
4
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Calcium +69%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +375.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.74
Equal in Manganese - 0.203
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +69%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +375.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.74
Equal in Manganese - 0.203

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
9
:
1
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +562.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +59.3%
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%
Napa cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +562.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +59.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
Fennel
4
:
1
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +227.4%
Contains more Other +517.6%
Equal in Water - 96.33
Fennel
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Napa cabbage
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +227.4%
Contains more Other +517.6%
Equal in Water - 96.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 2.23g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 1.1g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.17g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 2.23g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 12kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 29mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 19mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 87mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.2mg 0.14mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.191mg 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 263IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 13µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 3.2mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.005mg Fennel
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.025mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.466mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.035mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.037mg Fennel
Folate 27µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.