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Brussels sprout vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Fennel

  • Brussels sprout is higher than Fennel in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 95% more than Fennel.
  • Brussels sprout contains 905 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Fennel. While Brussels sprout contains 153g of Polyunsaturated fat, Fennel contains only 0.169g.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, 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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
8
:
2
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38%
Contains less Sodium -51.9%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Equal in Potassium - 414
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38%
Contains less Sodium -51.9%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Equal in Potassium - 414
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
9
:
1
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin E +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Fennel
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
4
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1
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Protein +172.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Other +30.5%
Equal in Water - 90.21
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Fennel
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +172.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Other +30.5%
Equal in Water - 90.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
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1
Fennel
Fennel
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90432.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.7%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Fennel
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90432.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 4.2g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 1.24g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 7.3g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 31kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 3.93g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 3.1g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 1.4mg 0.73mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 50mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 25mg 52mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.2mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.066mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.337mg 0.191mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.58mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 12mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.01mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.64mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.232mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.047mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 27µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 62.8µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.09g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.169g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Fennel
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
81%
Brussels sprout
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.