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Fennel vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fennel and Plantain raw

  • Fennel is richer in Vitamin K, yet Plantain raw is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Fennel is 52% higher.
  • Fennel contains 16 times more Calcium than Plantain raw. Fennel contains 49mg of Calcium, while Plantain raw contains 3mg.
  • Fennel contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Plantains, raw.

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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 Calcium +1533.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
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 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +1533.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%

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 E +314.3%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +8871.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +17%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +536.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.686
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 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +314.3%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +8871.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +17%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +536.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.686

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Carbs +336.8%
Contains more Other +10.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.3
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Carbs +336.8%
Contains more Other +10.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.9%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 1.24g 1.3g Plantain raw
Fats 0.2g 0.37g Plantain raw
Carbs 7.3g 31.89g Plantain raw
Calories 31kcal 122kcal Plantain raw
Sugar 3.93g 15g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 2.3g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 3mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.6mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 37mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 50mg 34mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 52mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.2mg 0.14mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.081mg Plantain raw
Manganese 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Plantain raw
Vitamin A 963IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.14mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.052mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.054mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.686mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.26mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 27µg 22µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 0.7µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.064mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.143g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.032g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.069g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.