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Spearmint vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spearmint and Fennel seeds

  • Spearmint has less Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Fennel seeds.
  • Fennel seeds covers your daily need of Manganese 235% more than Spearmint.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spearmint, fresh and Spices, fennel seed.

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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.
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
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8
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Calcium +501%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +711.7%
Contains more Potassium +269.9%
Contains more Zinc +239.4%
Contains more Copper +344.6%
Contains more Manganese +484.3%
Spearmint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Fennel seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 359% 696% 275% 209% 150% 12% 101% 356% 853% 0%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Calcium +501%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +711.7%
Contains more Potassium +269.9%
Contains more Zinc +239.4%
Contains more Copper +344.6%
Contains more Manganese +484.3%

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.
Spearmint
Spearmint
3
:
5
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +2903%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.5%
Spearmint
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 0% 0%
Fennel seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 70% 102% 82% 114% 0% 109% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2903%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
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4
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Water +871.1%
Contains more Protein +380.2%
Contains more Fats +1937%
Contains more Carbs +521.8%
Contains more Other +307.4%
Spearmint
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Fennel seeds
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Contains more Water +871.1%
Contains more Protein +380.2%
Contains more Fats +1937%
Contains more Carbs +521.8%
Contains more Other +307.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
:
2
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.9%
Spearmint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
Fennel seeds
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spearmint Fennel seeds Opinion
Net carbs 1.61g 12.49g Fennel seeds
Protein 3.29g 15.8g Fennel seeds
Fats 0.73g 14.87g Fennel seeds
Carbs 8.41g 52.29g Fennel seeds
Calories 44kcal 345kcal Fennel seeds
Fiber 6.8g 39.8g Fennel seeds
Calcium 199mg 1196mg Fennel seeds
Iron 11.87mg 18.54mg Fennel seeds
Magnesium 63mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 60mg 487mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 458mg 1694mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 30mg 88mg Spearmint
Zinc 1.09mg 3.7mg Fennel seeds
Copper 0.24mg 1.067mg Fennel seeds
Manganese 1.118mg 6.533mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin A 4054IU 135IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 7µg Spearmint
Vitamin C 13.3mg 21mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.408mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.353mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 6.05mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.47mg Fennel seeds
Folate 105µg Spearmint
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.135mg 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.247mg 0.996mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.141mg 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.046mg 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.168mg 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.164mg 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.066mg 0.331mg Fennel seeds
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.48g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 9.91g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 1.69g Fennel seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spearmint Fennel seeds
Low Fats diet ok
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
41%
Spearmint
40%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
301%
Fennel seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/nutrients
  2. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.