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Fennel vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fennel and Barbecue sauce?

  • Fennel is richer than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 51% more.
  • Fennel has 20 times more Vitamin C than Barbecue sauce. While Fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C, Barbecue sauce has only 0.6mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Fennel is lower.

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Sauce, barbecue types 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.
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains more Iron +14.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +51.6%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.072
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 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains more Iron +14.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +51.6%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.072

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +329.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin K +3388.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.597
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 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +329.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin K +3388.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.597

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.2%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Fats +215%
Contains more Carbs +458.5%
Contains more Other +192.4%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +51.2%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Fats +215%
Contains more Carbs +458.5%
Contains more Other +192.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 1.24g 0.82g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.63g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 7.3g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 31kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 3.93g 33.24g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 0.9g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 33mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.64mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 20mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 232mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 1027mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 0.17mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.191mg 0.126mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 963IU 224IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 11µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 12mg 0.6mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.023mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.056mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.597mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.164mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 27µg 2µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 1.8µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.101g Fennel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Barbecue sauce
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
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 975mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.