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Fennel vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fennel and cheese?

  • Fennel is richer in vitamin K, while cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% higher.
  • Cheese has 26 times less vitamin K than fennel. Fennel has 62.8µg of vitamin K, while cheese has 2.4µg.
  • Fennel is lower in sodium.
  • Fennel has a higher glycemic index (45) than cheese (0).

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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
5
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%
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +444.7%
Contains more IronIron +421.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +607.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1349%
Contains more ZincZinc +1720%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +810%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3971.4%

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
3
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%
Cheese
9
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +984.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2516.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +25%
~equal in Folate ~27µg

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
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.2%
Contains more WaterWater +143.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1744.4%
Contains more FatsFats +16555%
Contains more OtherOther +253.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
1
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13497.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +740.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fennel Cheese
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.09g 18.867g 85%
Calcium 49mg 710mg 66%
Phosphorus 50mg 455mg 58%
Fats 0.2g 33.31g 51%
Selenium 0.7µg 28.5µg 51%
Vitamin K 62.8µg 2.4µg 50%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Protein 1.24g 22.87g 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Zinc 0.2mg 3.64mg 31%
Vitamin A 48µg 330µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.428mg 30%
Sodium 52mg 653mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.068g 9.246g 23%
Calories 31kcal 404kcal 19%
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Potassium 414mg 76mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 1.421g 8%
Iron 0.73mg 0.14mg 7%
Manganese 0.191mg 0.027mg 7%
Copper 0.066mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.059mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.41mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.029mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 27mg 2%
Choline 13.2mg 16.5mg 1%
Carbs 7.3g 3.09g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.71mg 1%
Net carbs 4.2g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 3.93g 0.48g N/A
Folate 27µg 27µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.777g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.