Fennel vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fennel and arrowroot
- Fennel is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber, yet arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 78% higher.
- Fennel contains 51 times more vitamin A than arrowroot. Fennel contains 963IU of vitamin A, while arrowroot contains 19IU.
- Fennel has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.
Food types used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Arrowroot, 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 CalciumCalcium | +716.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 CVitamin C | +531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +466% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1151.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +241.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Folate | 27µg | 338µg | 78% |
| Vitamin K | 62.8µg | 52% | |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.22mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.266mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 1.9mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.3g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 98mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 1.693mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.121mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.24g | 4.24g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 13.39g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 65kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.292mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.174mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 454mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.092g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.2g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.004g | 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 is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot 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.