Fennel vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Fennel and Salsa
- Fennel is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Salsa is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- Salsa covers your daily Iron needs 19% more than Fennel.
- Fennel contains 4 times more Calcium than Salsa. While Fennel contains 49mg of Calcium, Salsa contains only 12mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Fennel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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.
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Calcium
+308.3%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Potassium
+53.3%
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Sodium
-87.9%
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Zinc
+17.6%
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Selenium
+75%
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Iron
+206.8%
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Copper
+45.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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Calcium
+308.3%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Potassium
+53.3%
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-87.9%
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Zinc
+17.6%
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Selenium
+75%
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Iron
+206.8%
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Copper
+45.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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.
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Vitamin A
+75.1%
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Vitamin C
+200%
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Folate
+42.1%
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Vitamin B1
+400%
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Vitamin B3
+68.8%
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Vitamin B6
+217%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
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Vitamin A
+75.1%
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Vitamin C
+200%
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Folate
+42.1%
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Vitamin B1
+400%
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Vitamin B3
+68.8%
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Vitamin B6
+217%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21%
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+52.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Carbs - 7
Equal in Water - 89.7
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Protein
+21%
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+52.4%
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Equal in Carbs - 7
Equal in Water - 89.7
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+325%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+57.9%
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Saturated Fat
-67.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+325%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+57.9%
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Saturated Fat
-67.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.2g | 5.6g |
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| Protein | 1.24g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 7g |
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| Calories | 31kcal | 36kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.93g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 50mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 414mg | 270mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 430mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.17mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.096mg |
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| Manganese | 0.191mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 963IU | 550IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 48µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 1.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.149mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 62.8µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.09g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.068g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.107g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)