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Fennel vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fennel and Chicory different?

  • Fennel is higher than Chicory in Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fennel contains 48 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chicory. Fennel contains 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicory contains 1µg.

Fennel, bulb, raw and Chicory, witloof, raw 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.
Fennel
9
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Contains more Calcium +157.9%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +91%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
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 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +157.9%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +91%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +3220.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Folate +37%
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% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3220.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Folate +37%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
4
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Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Equal in Water - 94.52
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 0.9g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 0.9g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 4g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 17kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 3.1g
Calcium 49mg 19mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.24mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 26mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 211mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.2mg 0.16mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.051mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.1mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 29IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 2.8mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.062mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.027mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.16mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.145mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.042mg Fennel
Folate 27µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.002g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.044g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Chicory
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
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.