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Fennel vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fennel and Sauerkraut?

  • Fennel is richer in Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Sauerkraut is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 42% higher.
  • Sauerkraut has 48 times less Vitamin A RAE than Fennel. Fennel has 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Sauerkraut has 1µg.
  • Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar.

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +63.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +143.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +63.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +143.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
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 A +5250%
Contains more Vitamin E +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.6%
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 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +5250%
Contains more Vitamin E +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Contains more Other +104.8%
Equal in Water - 92.52
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Contains more Other +104.8%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +423.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +423.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.2%
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 Sauerkraut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 1.38g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 0.91g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.14g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 4.28g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 19kcal Fennel
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 3.93g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 3.1g 2.9g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 30mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 20mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 170mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 661mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 0.19mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.191mg 0.151mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 18IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.14mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.022mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.143mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.093mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 27µg 24µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 13µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.013g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.067g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.