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Fennel vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fennel and Potato

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, while Potato has more Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 51% higher.
  • Potato contains 48 times less Vitamin A RAE than Fennel. Fennel contains 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Potato contains 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fennel, bulb, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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
2
:
8
Potato
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +47.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.7%
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 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +47.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.7%

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
4
:
6
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +9530%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +3040%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.7%
Equal in Folate - 28
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +9530%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +3040%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.7%
Equal in Folate - 28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
:
3
Potato
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Carbs +189.7%
Contains more Other +26.7%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Carbs +189.7%
Contains more Other +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 18.95g Potato
Protein 1.24g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.2g 0.13g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 21.15g Potato
Calories 31kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 3.93g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 3.1g 2.2g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 15mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 50mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 414mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 52mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.2mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.066mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.191mg 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 10IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.04mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 9.6mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.048mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 27µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 62.8µg 2µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.003g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.057g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.