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Arrowroot vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arrowroot and fennel

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper, yet fennel is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 78% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 14 times more vitamin B1 than fennel. Arrowroot contains 0.143mg of vitamin B1, while fennel contains 0.01mg.
  • Fennel has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw and Fennel, bulb, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Fennel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more IronIron +204.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +215%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +716.7%
~equal in Potassium ~414mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.191mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +466%
Contains more FolateFolate +1151.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
~equal in Fats ~0.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Fennel
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28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Fennel DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 27µg 78%
Vitamin K 62.8µg 52%
Iron 2.22mg 0.73mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.047mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.01mg 11%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 12mg 11%
Fiber 1.3g 3.1g 7%
Phosphorus 98mg 50mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.64mg 7%
Copper 0.121mg 0.066mg 6%
Protein 4.24g 1.24g 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 48µg 5%
Calcium 6mg 49mg 4%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Carbs 13.39g 7.3g 2%
Magnesium 25mg 17mg 2%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.032mg 2%
Calories 65kcal 31kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.232mg 1%
Sodium 26mg 52mg 1%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.191mg 1%
Potassium 454mg 414mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.169g 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 12.09g 4.2g N/A
Sugar 3.93g N/A
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.09g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0.068g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Fennel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
23%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/nutrients
  2. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.