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Fennel vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fennel and Winter melon

  • Fennel has more Potassium, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Winter melon is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Fennel covers your daily Potassium needs 12% more than Winter melon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fennel, bulb, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 +157.9%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +6800%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Copper +187%
Contains more Manganese +229.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Zinc +205%
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +157.9%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +6800%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Copper +187%
Contains more Manganese +229.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Zinc +205%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13
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% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Carbs +143.3%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.1
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Carbs +143.3%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 0.1g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 0.4g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 7.3g 3g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 13kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g Winter melon
Fiber 3.1g 2.9g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 19mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.4mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 19mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 6mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 111mg Fennel
Zinc 0.2mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.066mg 0.023mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.058mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 0IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.4mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.133mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.035mg Fennel
Folate 27µg 5µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.037g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.087g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel Winter melon
Low Fats diet Equal
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.