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Fennel vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fennel and Potato different?

  • Fennel is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Fennel is 51% higher.
  • Potato has less Sugar.

Fennel, bulb, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw are the varieties 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.
Fennel
2
:
8
Potato
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 425
Equal in Manganese - 0.2
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 425
Equal in Manganese - 0.2

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
4
:
5
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +48050%
Contains more Vitamin E +5700%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +3040%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +534%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +48050%
Contains more Vitamin E +5700%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +3040%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +534%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
:
3
Potato
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Water +13.8%
Contains more Protein +65.3%
Contains more Carbs +139.6%
Equal in Other - 1.12
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Water +13.8%
Contains more Protein +65.3%
Contains more Carbs +139.6%
Equal in Other - 1.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 15.39g Potato
Protein 1.24g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 17.49g Potato
Calories 31kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 3.93g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 3.1g 2.1g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 12mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 50mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 414mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 52mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.2mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.066mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.191mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 2IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.01mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.032mg
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 27µg 15µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 2µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.002g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.042g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Potato
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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.