Fennel vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fennel and sweet potato
- Fennel is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, yet sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 264% higher.
- Fennel contains 35 times more vitamin K than sweet potato. Fennel contains 62.8µg of vitamin K, while sweet potato contains 1.8µg.
- Fennel has a lower glycemic index than sweet potato.
Food types used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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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 | +63.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.1% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3388.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1377.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +344.7% |
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:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.6% |
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Other
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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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1107.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 709µg | 73% |
| Vitamin K | 62.8µg | 1.8µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 2.4mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.8mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.151mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.078mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 11µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 20.12g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.258mg | 3% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 86kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 337mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 0.557mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.014g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.24g | 1.57g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.2g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 3g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 12.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.