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Fennel vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fennel and beef broiled

  • Fennel is higher in vitamin K, yet beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 110% more than fennel.
  • Fennel contains 52 times more vitamin K than beef broiled. While fennel contains 62.8µg of vitamin K, beef broiled contains only 1.2µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fennel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1491.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +256.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3055%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2971.4%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +740.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +712.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +524.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +55.6%
Contains more OtherOther +54.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1991.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7605%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
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28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9705.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Zinc 0.2mg 6.31mg 56%
Vitamin K 62.8µg 1.2µg 51%
Protein 1.24g 25.93g 49%
Selenium 0.7µg 21.5µg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 5.378mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.09g 5.895g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.382mg 26%
Iron 0.73mg 2.6mg 23%
Fats 0.2g 15.41g 23%
Phosphorus 50mg 198mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.068g 6.668g 17%
Choline 13.2mg 82.4mg 13%
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.176mg 11%
Calories 31kcal 250kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.658mg 9%
Manganese 0.191mg 0.012mg 8%
Vitamin A 48µg 3µg 5%
Folate 27µg 9µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.046mg 3%
Potassium 414mg 318mg 3%
Calcium 49mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.12mg 3%
Carbs 7.3g 0g 2%
Copper 0.066mg 0.085mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.484g 2%
Sodium 52mg 72mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 4.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.93g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Fennel
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.805g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.