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Fennel vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fennel and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Fennel is 52% higher.
  • Fennel has less Saturated Fat.

Fennel, bulb, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties 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 Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Iron +7200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4900%
Contains more Potassium +13700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 52
Equal in Zinc - 0.21
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Iron +7200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4900%
Contains more Potassium +13700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 52
Equal in Zinc - 0.21
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +863%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +863%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4033.3%
Contains more Water +1760%
Contains more Other +356.5%
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +1154.2%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +4033.3%
Contains more Water +1760%
Contains more Other +356.5%
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +1154.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1132.4%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1132.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 1.24g 0.03g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 7.3g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 31kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 3.93g 68.48g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 0g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 8mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.01mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 0mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 1mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 3mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 52mg
Zinc 0.2mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.066mg 0mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 963IU 100IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.09mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.012mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.002mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.004mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0mg Fennel
Folate 27µg 0µg Fennel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 62.8µg 0.3µg Fennel
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Fennel
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 2.049g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.121g Fennel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (52 mg)

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.