Fennel vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fennel and winter squash
- Fennel has more vitamin K and potassium, while winter squash has more vitamin A and vitamin B6.
- Winter squash's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% higher.
- Winter squash contains 14 times less vitamin K than fennel. Fennel contains 62.8µg of vitamin K, while winter squash contains 4.4µg.
- Winter squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of winter squash is 13, while the glycemic index of fennel is 45.
The food types used in this comparison are Fennel, bulb, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1327.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +443.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
90.21 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.2% |
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Water
~89.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.169 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.072 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +161.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 62.8µg | 4.4µg | 49% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 261µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 241mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 9.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.24g | 0.89g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 8.85g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 37kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.2g | 6.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 10.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.147g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0% |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
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.