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Fennel vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fennel and caesar salad

  • Fennel is richer in vitamin K, yet caesar salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 56% higher.
  • Fennel contains 11 times more vitamin K than caesar salad. Fennel contains 62.8µg of vitamin K, while caesar salad contains 5.9µg.
  • Fennel contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375.5%
Contains more IronIron +220.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +705%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4385.7%

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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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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +964.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +828.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +405.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.61mg
~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +107.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +979.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4670%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +331.5%
Contains more OtherOther +107.6%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +764.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 31.4µg 56%
Vitamin K 62.8µg 5.9µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.377mg 31%
Phosphorus 50mg 231mg 26%
Protein 1.24g 13.39g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.297mg 20%
Iron 0.73mg 2.34mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.09g 4.206g 19%
Calcium 49mg 233mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Sodium 52mg 454mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 3.237mg 16%
Fats 0.2g 9.54g 14%
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg 13%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.61mg 13%
Calories 31kcal 265kcal 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 1.461g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Carbs 7.3g 31.5g 8%
Copper 0.066mg 0.126mg 7%
Potassium 414mg 170mg 7%
Folate 27µg 7%
Manganese 0.191mg 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.068g 2.38g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.447mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 4%
Vitamin A 48µg 78µg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 28mg 3%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 4.2g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 3.93g 4.02g N/A
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.61mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Caesar salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Fennel
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.089999999999999g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.