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Fennel vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fennel and Beetroot?

  • Fennel is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Beetroot is higher in Folate, and Manganese.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 52% more.
  • Fennel has 24 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beetroot. While Fennel has 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, Beetroot has only 2µg.

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Beets, raw 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 +206.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +72.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +206.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +72.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 +2818.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +31300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Folate +303.7%
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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2818.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +31300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Folate +303.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Equal in Water - 87.58
Equal in Other - 1.08
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Equal in Water - 87.58
Equal in Other - 1.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 1.24g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.2g 0.17g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 31kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 3.93g 6.76g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 2.8g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 16mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 50mg 40mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 325mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 78mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.066mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.191mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 963IU 33IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 2µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.04mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 4.9mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.334mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.155mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 27µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 62.8µg 0.2µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.032g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.06g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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.

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.