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Fennel vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fennel and Broad bean?

  • Fennel is richer in Potassium, while Broad bean is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Broad bean has 3 times less Calcium than Fennel. Fennel has 49mg of Calcium, while Broad bean has 18mg.

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Fennel
Fennel
3
:
7
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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
Fennel
5
:
5
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin A +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +65%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +114.8%
Fennel
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%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +65%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +114.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
Fennel
2
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +287.1%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Equal in Water - 83.7
Fennel
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +287.1%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Equal in Water - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
Fennel
2
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.3%
Fennel
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 6.5g Broad bean
Protein 1.24g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 0.2g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 7.3g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 31kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Sugar 3.93g Broad bean
Fiber 3.1g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 49mg 18mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 17mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 50mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 414mg 193mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 41mg Broad bean
Zinc 0.2mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.066mg 0.06mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 963IU 270IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 14µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.066mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.029mg Fennel
Folate 27µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.142g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.02g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Broad bean
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
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.