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Fennel vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fennel and Chestnut different?

  • Chestnut is higher than Fennel in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chestnut covers your daily need of Copper 45% more than Fennel.

Fennel, bulb, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types were used 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 Iron +137%
Contains more Magnesium +217.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +615.2%
Contains more Manganese +347.1%
Equal in Calcium - 46
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 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Iron +137%
Contains more Magnesium +217.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +615.2%
Contains more Manganese +347.1%
Equal in Calcium - 46

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 +5564.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.7%
Contains more Folate +40.7%
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% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5564.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.7%
Contains more Folate +40.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.4%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +280.3%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Water +32.4%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +280.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.5%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 1.24g 2g Chestnut
Fats 0.2g 1.38g Chestnut
Carbs 7.3g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 31kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Sugar 3.93g Chestnut
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 46mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 17mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 50mg 99mg Chestnut
Potassium 414mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 52mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.2mg 0.25mg Chestnut
Copper 0.066mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.191mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 17IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 27µg 38µg Chestnut
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.26g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel Chestnut
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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.