Plantain vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between plantains and fennel
- Plantains are higher in vitamin B6, yet fennel is higher in vitamin K.
- Fennel covers your daily vitamin K needs 52% more than plantains.
- Plantains contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than fennel. While plantains contain 0.24mg of vitamin B6, fennel contains only 0.047mg.
- The amount of sugar in fennel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, cooked 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +410.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +346.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8871.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +326.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +353.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +412.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 62.8µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.047mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.191mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 31.15g | 7.3g | 8% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 49mg | 5% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 31kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 3.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 414mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.169g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.79g | 1.24g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.85g | 4.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 48µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Folate | 26µg | 27µg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 13.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.07g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel 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.