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Fennel vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fennel and turkey meat

  • Fennel has more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 56% more than fennel.
  • The glycemic index of fennel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fennel, bulb, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Fennel
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1264.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.5%
Contains more IronIron +49.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +346%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4157.1%

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +778.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1395.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +562.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
3
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12066.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42%
Contains more OtherOther +118.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2202.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3595%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
1
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3792.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1153.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 9.573mg 56%
Protein 1.24g 28.55g 55%
Selenium 0.7µg 29.8µg 53%
Vitamin K 62.8µg 0µg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.616mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Phosphorus 50mg 223mg 25%
Zinc 0.2mg 2.48mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.281mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.948mg 14%
Choline 13.2mg 87.4mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 2.119g 13%
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Fats 0.2g 7.39g 11%
Saturated fat 0.09g 2.155g 9%
Manganese 0.191mg 0.014mg 8%
Calories 31kcal 189kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.068g 2.647g 6%
Potassium 414mg 239mg 5%
Iron 0.73mg 1.09mg 5%
Folate 27µg 9µg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 12µg 4%
Calcium 49mg 14mg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.07mg 3%
Copper 0.066mg 0.093mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.045mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Carbs 7.3g 0.06g 2%
Sodium 52mg 103mg 2%
Net carbs 4.2g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 3.93g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Fennel
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.