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Fennel vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fennel and Sugar substitute?

  • Fennel is richer in Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, while Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 83% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 11 times less Potassium than Fennel. Fennel has 414mg of Potassium, while Sugar substitute has 39mg.
  • Fennel is lower in Sodium.

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +961.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +842.9%
Contains more Manganese +768.2%
Contains more Calcium +1693.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +961.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +842.9%
Contains more Manganese +768.2%
Contains more Calcium +1693.9%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +887%
Contains more Protein +66.1%
Contains more Carbs +1061.2%
Contains more Other +283.8%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +887%
Contains more Protein +66.1%
Contains more Carbs +1061.2%
Contains more Other +283.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 1.24g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.2g 0g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 31kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 3.93g 4.03g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 0.6g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.73mg 0.16mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 6mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 8mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 39mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 572mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 0.04mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.007mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.022mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.015mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.08mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.015mg Fennel
Folate 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Fennel
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.