Fennel vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fennel and summer squash different?
- Fennel is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and fiber, while summer squash is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin C.
- Fennel covers your daily need for vitamin K, 50% more than summer squash.
- Fennel contains 5 times more vitamin A than summer squash. Fennel contains 963IU of vitamin A, while summer squash contains 200IU.
- Summer squash is lower in sugar.
- Fennel has a higher glycemic index (45) than summer squash (13).
Fennel, bulb, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types were 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1993.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +343.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +363.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
90.21 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.4% |
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Protein
~1.21g
~equal in
Fats
~0.18g
~equal in
Water
~94.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.169 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.1% |
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 Sodium |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | 3µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.218mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.142mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 27µg | 29µg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 6.7mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.089g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 0.487mg | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 3.35g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.175mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.24g | 1.21g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.2g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.09g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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
23%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
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.