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Coconut oil vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coconut oil and Fennel

  • Fennel is richer than Coconut oil in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut oil is 412% higher.
  • Fennel contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, coconut 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +1360%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +1360%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +10366.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +10366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +49430%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +300600%
Contains more Other +15.4%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +49430%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +300600%
Contains more Other +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9211.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +907.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9211.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +907.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.2g Fennel
Protein 0g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 99.06g 0.2g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 7.3g Fennel
Calories 892kcal 31kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 0g 3.93g Coconut oil
Fiber 0g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 1mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.05mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Fennel
Phosphorus 0mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 0mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 0mg 52mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.2mg Fennel
Copper 0mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 0IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.01mg Fennel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.032mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 0µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 0.6µg 62.8µg Fennel
Trans Fat 0.028g 0g Fennel
Saturated Fat 82.475g 0.09g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 0.068g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 0.169g Coconut oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Coconut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil 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
0%
Coconut oil
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 82.385g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.