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Fennel vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fennel and Nopales

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, and Folate, however, Nopales are richer in Manganese, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Fennel covers your daily Vitamin K needs 48% more than Nopales.
  • Nopales contain less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fennel, bulb, raw and Nopales, 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.
Fennel
Fennel
4
:
5
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.1%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Calcium +234.7%
Contains more Magnesium +205.9%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +139.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Nopales
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.1%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Calcium +234.7%
Contains more Magnesium +205.9%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +139.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Fennel
Fennel
7
:
3
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Vitamin A +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +1084.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Fennel
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%
Nopales
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +1084.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
Fennel
2
:
3
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +119.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.32
Equal in Water - 94.12
Equal in Other - 1.14
Fennel
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Nopales
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +119.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.32
Equal in Water - 94.12
Equal in Other - 1.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
Fennel
2
:
1
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Fennel
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Nopales
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 1.13g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 1.32g Nopales
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 3.33g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 16kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 3.1g 2.2g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 0.73mg 0.59mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 50mg 16mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 257mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.2mg 0.25mg Nopales
Copper 0.066mg 0.052mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 963IU 457IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 23µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 9.3mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg Nopales
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.041mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.41mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.167mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.07mg Nopales
Folate 27µg 3µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 5.3µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.018g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.05g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.