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Fennel vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fennel and Chorizo?

  • Fennel is richer in Vitamin K, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
  • Chorizo has 39 times less Vitamin K than Fennel. Fennel has 62.8µg of Vitamin K, while Chorizo has 1.6µg.
  • Fennel is lower in Sodium.

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef 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
4
:
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Manganese +377.5%
Contains more Iron +117.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +1605%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Selenium +2914.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 398
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 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Manganese +377.5%
Contains more Iron +117.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +1605%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Selenium +2914.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 398

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin K +3825%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +701.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1027.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin K +3825%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +701.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1027.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
:
Contains more Carbs +292.5%
Contains more Water +183.2%
Contains more Protein +1843.5%
Contains more Fats +19035%
Contains more Other +273.3%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +292.5%
Contains more Water +183.2%
Contains more Protein +1843.5%
Contains more Fats +19035%
Contains more Other +273.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26958.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1947.3%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26958.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1947.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 1.86g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0.2g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 7.3g 1.86g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 3.93g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 3.1g 0g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 8mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 50mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 414mg 398mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 1235mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.066mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.191mg 0.04mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 963IU 0IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.22mg Fennel
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 27µg 2µg Fennel
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 62.8µg 1.6µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 14.38g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Chorizo
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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 1183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.29g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.