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Fennel vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fennel and Danish pastry

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Danish pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 47% more.
  • Fennel has 120 times more Vitamin C than Danish pastry. Fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C, while Danish pastry has 0.1mg.
  • Fennel is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fennel, bulb, raw and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 +40%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +322.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Iron +146.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +34.8%
Contains more Manganese +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +322.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Iron +146.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +34.8%
Contains more Manganese +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +2600%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +652.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +11900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +810.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +652.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +11900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +810.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +187.3%
Contains more Protein +545.2%
Contains more Fats +10850%
Contains more Carbs +409.6%
Contains more Other +42.9%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +187.3%
Contains more Protein +545.2%
Contains more Fats +10850%
Contains more Carbs +409.6%
Contains more Other +42.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16536.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1423.7%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16536.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1423.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fennel Danish pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 1.24g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 0.2g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 7.3g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 31kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 3.93g 6.95g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 1g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 35mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 414mg 98mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 417mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.066mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.191mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 0.7µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 963IU 128IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 35µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.35mg Fennel
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 12mg 0.1mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.04mg Fennel
Folate 27µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 62.8µg 6.9µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 6.794g Fennel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.704g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.