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Endive vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Endive and Fennel

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Fennel is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Endive covers your daily Vitamin K needs 140% more than Fennel.
  • Fennel has 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Endive. Endive has 0.08mg of Vitamin B1, while Fennel has 0.01mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Endive, 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.
Endive
6
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4
Fennel
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Zinc +295%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +119.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Calcium - 49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Zinc +295%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +119.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Calcium - 49

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.
Endive
6
:
4
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.9%
Contains more Folate +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
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 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.9%
Contains more Folate +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
3
:
1
Fennel
Contains more Other +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.24
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 90.21
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 Other +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.24
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 90.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
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2
Fennel
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 4.2g Fennel
Protein 1.25g 1.24g Endive
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 3.35g 7.3g Fennel
Calories 17kcal 31kcal Fennel
Sugar 0.25g 3.93g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 3.1g
Calcium 52mg 49mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.73mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Fennel
Phosphorus 28mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 314mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 22mg 52mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.2mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.066mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.191mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 2167IU 963IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 48µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 6.5mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.01mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.032mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.232mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 142µg 27µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 62.8µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.09g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive Fennel
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
79%
Endive
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.