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Fennel vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fennel and Red potato

  • Fennel is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber, yet Red potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Fennel covers your daily Vitamin K needs 50% more than Red potato.
  • Fennel contains 48 times more Vitamin A RAE than Red potato. While Fennel contains 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, Red potato contains only 1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +10.4%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +163.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Manganese - 0.173
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +10.4%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +163.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Manganese - 0.173

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 A +9530%
Contains more Vitamin E +625%
Contains more Vitamin K +2142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 12.6
Equal in Folate - 27
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% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +9530%
Contains more Vitamin E +625%
Contains more Vitamin K +2142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 12.6
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Protein +85.5%
Contains more Carbs +168.4%
Contains more Other +22.9%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Protein +85.5%
Contains more Carbs +168.4%
Contains more Other +22.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 1.24g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.2g 0.15g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 31kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 3.93g 1.43g Red potato
Fiber 3.1g 1.8g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 9mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.7mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 50mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 414mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 52mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.2mg 0.4mg Red potato
Copper 0.066mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.191mg 0.173mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 10IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.08mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 12.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.05mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 27µg
Vitamin K 62.8µg 2.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.002g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.043g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel Red potato
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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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.
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.