Fennel vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between fennel and mustard
- Fennel has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium; however, mustard is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Mustard covers your daily need for selenium, 60% more than fennel.
- Fennel has 45 times more vitamin K than mustard. While fennel has 62.8µg of vitamin K, mustard has only 1.4µg.
- Fennel has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of fennel is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fennel, bulb, raw and Mustard, prepared, yellow.
Infographic

Infographic link
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 PotassiumPotassium | +172.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +182.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +120.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +12.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4685.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3900% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +860% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +61.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4385.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1670% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.9% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +69.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +201.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1570% |
Contains more OtherOther | +221% |
~equal in
Water
~83.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3108.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +358% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
![]() |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sugar |
![]() |
||
Lower in Glycemic Index |
![]() |
||
Rich in minerals |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sodium |
![]() |
||
Lower in Saturated fat |
![]() |
||
Lower in price |
![]() |
||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
DV% diff. |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 33.5µg | 60% |
Vitamin K | 62.8µg | 1.4µg | 51% |
Sodium | 52mg | 1104mg | 46% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.177mg | 14% |
Vitamin C | 12mg | 0.3mg | 13% |
Iron | 0.73mg | 1.61mg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.422mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 50mg | 108mg | 8% |
Potassium | 414mg | 152mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 48mg | 7% |
Folate | 27µg | 7µg | 5% |
Protein | 1.24g | 3.74g | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.068g | 2.182g | 5% |
Vitamin A | 48µg | 5µg | 5% |
Fats | 0.2g | 3.34g | 5% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 4g | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.774g | 4% |
Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
Choline | 13.2mg | 22.4mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.09g | 0.214g | 1% |
Copper | 0.066mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
Calcium | 49mg | 63mg | 1% |
Calories | 31kcal | 60kcal | 1% |
Carbs | 7.3g | 5.83g | 0% |
Net carbs | 4.2g | 1.83g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.93g | 0.92g | N/A |
Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
![]() |
![]() |
|
Low Calories diet |
![]() |
|
Low Fats diet |
![]() |
|
Low Carbs diet |
![]() |
|
Low Glycemic Index diet |
![]() |
People also compare
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
23%

10%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%

60%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 1052mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is cheaper?

Fennel is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.