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Fennel vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fennel and Mustard Greens different?

  • Fennel is richer in Potassium, while Mustard Greens is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Mustard Greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 442% more than Fennel.
  • Fennel contains 33 times more Choline than Mustard Greens. Fennel contains 13.2mg of Choline, while Mustard Greens contains 0.4mg.

Fennel, bulb, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were 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.
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +155.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +140.8%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Copper +121.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
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 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +155.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +140.8%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Copper +121.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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 B3 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +1184.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +843.8%
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 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +1184.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +843.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +61.9%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Contains more Protein +106.5%
Contains more Fats +135%
Equal in Water - 91.78
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +61.9%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Contains more Protein +106.5%
Contains more Fats +135%
Equal in Water - 91.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 2.51g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.2g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 7.3g 4.51g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 26kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g 1.41g Mustard Greens
Fiber 3.1g 2g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.73mg 0.87mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 42mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 162mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Mustard Greens
Copper 0.066mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0.58mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 12mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.041mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.063mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.433mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.12mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.098mg Mustard Greens
Folate 27µg 9µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.046g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel Mustard Greens
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
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.