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Fennel vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fennel and Cauliflower

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin A, however, Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Choline.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fennel, bulb, raw and Cauliflower, raw.

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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
8
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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +73.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%

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
4
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% 58% 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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +235.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.9%
Contains more OtherOther +38.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.8%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
~equal in Water ~92.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
3
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Cauliflower Opinion
Calories 31kcal 25kcal Fennel
Protein 1.24g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.2g 0.28g Cauliflower
Vitamin C 12mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 4.2g 2.97g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 4.97g Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Fennel
Calcium 49mg 22mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 299mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.42mg Fennel
Sugar 3.93g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 3.1g 2g Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.039mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 50mg 44mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 30mg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 963IU 0IU Fennel
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.08mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.155mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.507mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 62.8µg 15.5µg Fennel
Folate 27µg 57µg Cauliflower
Choline 13.2mg 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.13g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.034g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.031g Fennel
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Cauliflower
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
26%
Fennel
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.