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Figs vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Figs and Fennel?

  • Figs are richer in Vitamin B6, while Fennel is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Potassium, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 48% higher.
  • Fennel has 4 times less Sugar than Figs. Figs have 16.26g of Sugar, while Fennel has 3.93g.

We used Figs, raw and Fennel, bulb, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Figs
Figs
2
:
7
Fennel
Fennel
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +97.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +97.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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.
Figs
Figs
4
:
6
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +578.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +1236.2%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
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 B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +578.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +1236.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
2
:
3
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Protein +65.3%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +59.1%
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Protein +65.3%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +59.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
1
:
2
Fennel
Fennel
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.068
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Fennel
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.068

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 4.2g Figs
Protein 0.75g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 7.3g Figs
Calories 74kcal 31kcal Figs
Sugar 16.26g 3.93g Fennel
Fiber 2.9g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 35mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.37mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Phosphorus 14mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 232mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 1mg 52mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.2mg Fennel
Copper 0.07mg 0.066mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 142IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 2mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.01mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.032mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.232mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.047mg Figs
Folate 6µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 4.7µg 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.09g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.