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Black pepper vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Black pepper and Fennel seeds different?

  • Black pepper is richer in Manganese, and Copper, while Fennel seeds are higher in Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Black pepper covers your daily need of Manganese 270% more than Fennel seeds.

Spices, pepper, black and Spices, fennel seed types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 275% 359% 149% 695% 356% 101% 209% 11% 852% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.5%
Contains more IronIron +90.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +210.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.2%

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 0% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
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 70% 8.1% 0% 0% 102% 81% 113% 0% 108% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
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 CarbsCarbs +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +41.4%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.1%
Contains more FatsFats +356.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1241%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Fennel seeds Opinion
Calories 251kcal 345kcal Fennel seeds
Protein 10.39g 15.8g Fennel seeds
Fats 3.26g 14.87g Fennel seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Fennel seeds
Net carbs 38.65g 12.49g Black pepper
Carbs 63.95g 52.29g Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Calcium 443mg 1196mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 1329mg 1694mg Fennel seeds
Iron 9.71mg 18.54mg Fennel seeds
Sugar 0.64g Fennel seeds
Fiber 25.3g 39.8g Fennel seeds
Copper 1.33mg 1.067mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 3.7mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 158mg 487mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 20mg 88mg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 135IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 7µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 6.533mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.408mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.353mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 6.05mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.47mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 17µg Black pepper
Choline 11.3mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 0.48g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 9.91g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 1.69g Fennel seeds
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.244mg 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 1.014mg 0.996mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.096mg 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.547mg 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.159mg 0.331mg Fennel seeds
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Fennel seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
56%
Black pepper
37%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
301%
Fennel seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.