Fennel vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fennel and shallot
- Fennel is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A, yet shallot is richer in vitamin B6 and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for fennel is 52% higher.
- Fennel contains 241 times more vitamin A than shallot. Fennel contains 963IU of vitamin A, while shallot contains 4IU.
- Fennel contains less sugar.
- Shallot has a lower glycemic index than fennel.
Food types used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Shallots, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +634% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +385.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +333.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 62.8µg | 0.8µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.345mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.292mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.24g | 2.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Folate | 27µg | 34µg | 2% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 72kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 334mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.088mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.2g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 7.87g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 3.2g | 0% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 11.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.