Fennel vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fennel and broccoli?
- Fennel is higher in vitamin A, yet broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 86% more.
- Fennel has 2 times more sugar than broccoli. While fennel has 3.93g of sugar, broccoli has only 1.7g.
- The glycemic index of broccoli is lower.
We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Broccoli, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +643.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
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Carbs
~6.64g
~equal in
Water
~89.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +518.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +344.7% |
| 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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 89.2mg | 86% |
| Vitamin K | 62.8µg | 101.6µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.175mg | 10% |
| Folate | 27µg | 63µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.573mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.117mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.24g | 2.82g | 3% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 316mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 31µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 18.7mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.038g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.78mg | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 6.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.2g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 49mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.73mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 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
23%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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.