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Eggplant vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Eggplant and Fennel?

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin A than Eggplant.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 49% higher.

We used Eggplant, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Fennel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +444.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.8%
Contains more IronIron +217.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 1.4% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 58% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4087%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1694.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Fennel
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.1%
Contains more OtherOther +59.1%
~equal in Water ~90.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Fennel
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28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Fennel Opinion
Calories 25kcal 31kcal Fennel
Protein 0.98g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 0.18g 0.2g Fennel
Vitamin C 2.2mg 12mg Fennel
Net carbs 2.88g 4.2g Fennel
Carbs 5.88g 7.3g Fennel
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Fennel
Calcium 9mg 49mg Fennel
Potassium 229mg 414mg Fennel
Iron 0.23mg 0.73mg Fennel
Sugar 3.53g 3.93g Eggplant
Fiber 3g 3.1g Fennel
Copper 0.081mg 0.066mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.2mg Fennel
Phosphorus 24mg 50mg Fennel
Sodium 2mg 52mg Eggplant
Vitamin A 23IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A 1µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.58mg Fennel
Manganese 0.232mg 0.191mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.01mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.032mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.64mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.047mg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg 62.8µg Fennel
Folate 22µg 27µg Fennel
Choline 6.9mg 13.2mg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.09g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.169g Fennel
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Fennel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Eggplant
26%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.