Fennel vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Fennel and Taro
- Fennel is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
- Fennel covers your daily Vitamin K needs 51% more than Taro.
- Fennel contains 3 times more Vitamin C than Taro. While Fennel contains 12mg of Vitamin C, Taro contains only 4.5mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Taro, raw.
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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 | +14% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.5% |
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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1167.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6180% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +310.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +502.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +262.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.4% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 112kcal |
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| Protein | 1.24g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 4.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.2g | 22.36g |
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| Carbs | 7.3g | 26.46g |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 414mg | 591mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 3.93g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 4.1g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 50mg | 84mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 963IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 2.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.383mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.303mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin K | 62.8µg | 1µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 13.2mg | 17.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.09g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.068g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.083g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs 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
26%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.