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Fennel vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fennel and Chocolate different?

  • Fennel is higher in Vitamin K, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 107% higher.
  • Fennel contains 8 times more Vitamin K than Chocolate. While Fennel contains 62.8µg of Vitamin K, Chocolate contains only 8.1µg.
  • Fennel has less Saturated Fat.

Fennel, bulb, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties 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
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Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +998.6%
Contains more Magnesium +758.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +312%
Contains more Potassium +35%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Zinc +905%
Contains more Copper +1457.6%
Contains more Manganese +642.9%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +998.6%
Contains more Magnesium +758.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +312%
Contains more Potassium +35%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Zinc +905%
Contains more Copper +1457.6%
Contains more Manganese +642.9%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +1826%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +675.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +1826%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +675.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +9200%
Contains more Protein +293.5%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +737.9%
Contains more Other +61.9%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +9200%
Contains more Protein +293.5%
Contains more Fats +15540%
Contains more Carbs +737.9%
Contains more Other +61.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13929.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.2%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13929.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 1.24g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.2g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 7.3g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 31kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 3.93g 47.9g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 49mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.73mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 17mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 50mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 414mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 52mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.2mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.066mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.191mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.7µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 963IU 50IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 2µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.54mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.042mg Fennel
Folate 27µg Fennel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 62.8µg 8.1µg Fennel
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Fennel
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 18.519g Fennel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate 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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.