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Fennel vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fennel and steak

  • Fennel is richer in vitamin K, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
  • Fennel contains 39 times more vitamin K than steak. Fennel contains 62.8µg of vitamin K, while steak contains 1.6µg.
  • Fennel contains less saturated fat.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index than fennel.

Food types used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +308.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +228.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3070%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4442.9%

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%
Steak
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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 0% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3825%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +840.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +963.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
3
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +62.3%
Contains more OtherOther +94.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1904%
Contains more FatsFats +9410%

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
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13386.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +430.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg 92%
Selenium 0.7µg 31.8µg 57%
Zinc 0.2mg 6.34mg 56%
Vitamin K 62.8µg 1.6µg 51%
Protein 1.24g 24.85g 47%
Saturated fat 0.09g 8.443g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.5mg 35%
Fats 0.2g 19.02g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 5.149mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.068g 9.171g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.301mg 21%
Iron 0.73mg 2.4mg 21%
Phosphorus 50mg 163mg 16%
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Calories 31kcal 271kcal 12%
Manganese 0.191mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 5%
Folate 27µg 6µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.896g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.074mg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 7µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Potassium 414mg 279mg 4%
Calcium 49mg 12mg 4%
Copper 0.066mg 0.085mg 2%
Carbs 7.3g 0g 2%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 4.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.93g 0g N/A
Sodium 52mg 58mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Steak
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
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.353g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.