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Fennel vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fennel and Water chestnuts

  • Fennel is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Fennel covers your daily Vitamin K needs 52% more than Water chestnuts.

Food varieties used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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 Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +393.9%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
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 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +393.9%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.9%
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% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +227.9%
Equal in Other - 1.1
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +227.9%
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.24g 1.4g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Fennel
Carbs 7.3g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 31kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 3.93g 4.8g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 3g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 11mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.06mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 50mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 414mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 52mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.2mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.066mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.191mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 963IU 0IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 12mg 4mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 27µg 16µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg 0.3µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.002g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.043g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel Water chestnuts
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
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
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.

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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.