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Fennel vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fennel and Tomato paste

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, however, Tomato paste is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Fennel covers your daily need of Vitamin K 43% more than Tomato paste.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fennel, bulb, raw and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Iron +308.2%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains more Potassium +144.9%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Copper +453%
Contains more Manganese +58.1%
Contains more Selenium +657.1%
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 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Iron +308.2%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains more Potassium +144.9%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Copper +453%
Contains more Manganese +58.1%
Contains more Selenium +657.1%

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.
Fennel
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +641.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.6%
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 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +641.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Protein +248.4%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +159%
Contains more Other +166.7%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Protein +248.4%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +159%
Contains more Other +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.067
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.16
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.067
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.16

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 1.24g 4.32g Tomato paste
Fats 0.2g 0.47g Tomato paste
Carbs 7.3g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 31kcal 82kcal Tomato paste
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 3.93g 12.18g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 49mg 36mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 17mg 42mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 50mg 83mg Tomato paste
Potassium 414mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 52mg 59mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 0.63mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.066mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.191mg 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 0.7µg 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 963IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 12mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.142mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.216mg Tomato paste
Folate 27µg 12µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 11.4µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.1g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.067g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.16g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel Tomato paste
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)

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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.