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Fennel vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fennel and roe

  • Fennel is richer in vitamin A and fiber, yet roe is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 481% higher.
  • Roe has a lower glycemic index than fennel.

Food types used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Roe
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1369.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +540%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +930%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7285.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.77mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Roe
Roe
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2865.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +240.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.2%
Contains more WaterWater +53.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2208.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4015%
Contains more OtherOther +147.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
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28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Roe
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3030.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1914.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Selenium 0.7µg 51.7µg 93%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.949mg 71%
Phosphorus 50mg 515mg 66%
Protein 1.24g 28.62g 55%
Vitamin K 62.8µg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 3.404g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.277mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 1.154mg 18%
Folate 27µg 92µg 16%
Fats 0.2g 8.23g 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.185mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 2.192mg 10%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.28mg 10%
Calories 31kcal 204kcal 9%
Manganese 0.191mg 0.013mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.09g 1.866g 8%
Copper 0.066mg 0.128mg 7%
Vitamin A 48µg 91µg 5%
Vitamin C 12mg 16.4mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.068g 2.129g 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Potassium 414mg 283mg 4%
Sodium 52mg 117mg 3%
Calcium 49mg 28mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 26mg 2%
Carbs 7.3g 1.92g 2%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Iron 0.73mg 0.77mg 1%
Net carbs 4.2g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 3.93g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Roe
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Fennel
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.776g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $99.8)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.