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Dandelion greens vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dandelion greens and Fennel

  • Dandelion greens are richer than Fennel in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 596% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Fennel. Dandelion greens contain 0.19mg of Vitamin B1, while Fennel contains 0.01mg.

Food types used in this article are Dandelion greens, 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.
Contains more Calcium +281.6%
Contains more Iron +324.7%
Contains more Magnesium +111.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +159.1%
Contains more Manganese +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Potassium - 414
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +281.6%
Contains more Iron +324.7%
Contains more Magnesium +111.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +159.1%
Contains more Manganese +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Potassium - 414

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 +955.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434%
Contains more Vitamin K +1139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.2%
Equal in Folate - 27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
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 +955.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434%
Contains more Vitamin K +1139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.2%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +117.7%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +26%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Equal in Water - 90.21
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +117.7%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +26%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Equal in Water - 90.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.7%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dandelion greens 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 4.2g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 1.24g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.2g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 7.3g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 31kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 3.93g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 3.1g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 49mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.73mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 17mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 50mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 76mg 52mg Fennel
Zinc 0.41mg 0.2mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.066mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.191mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 10161IU 963IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 48µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.58mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 12mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.01mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.032mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.64mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.047mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 27µg
Vitamin K 778.4µg 62.8µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.09g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.169g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens 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
246%
Dandelion greens
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.