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Fennel vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fennel and Apricot different?

  • Fennel is richer in Vitamin K, while Apricot is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fennel covers your daily need of Vitamin K 50% more than Apricot.
  • Fennel contains 5 times more Choline than Apricot. Fennel contains 13.2mg of Choline, while Apricot contains 2.8mg.
  • Fennel is lower in Sugar.

Fennel, bulb, raw and Apricots, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Fennel
7
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Contains more Calcium +276.9%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Manganese +148.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Calcium +276.9%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Manganese +148.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2

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.
Fennel
4
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Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1803%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.24
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1803%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
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Contains more Other +41.9%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
Equal in Water - 86.35
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Other +41.9%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
Equal in Water - 86.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 9.12g Apricot
Protein 1.24g 1.4g Apricot
Fats 0.2g 0.39g Apricot
Carbs 7.3g 11.12g Apricot
Calories 31kcal 48kcal Apricot
Fructose 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 3.93g 9.24g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 2g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 13mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.39mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 23mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 259mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 1mg Apricot
Zinc 0.2mg 0.2mg
Copper 0.066mg 0.078mg Apricot
Manganese 0.191mg 0.077mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.89mg Apricot
Vitamin C 12mg 10mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.03mg Apricot
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.04mg Apricot
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.6mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.24mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.054mg Apricot
Folate 27µg 9µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 3.3µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.027g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.17g Apricot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.077g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Apricot
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
28%
Fennel
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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.

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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.