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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.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 49% higher.
  • Winter squash contains 3 times less Phosphorus than Fennel. Fennel contains 50mg of Phosphorus, while Winter squash contains 19mg.

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.
Fennel
6
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 9.3% 6.6% 21% 17% 27% 6% 8.1% 0.13% 24% 2.2%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.22mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.187mg

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
6
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% 58% 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 32% 313% 2.4% 0% 4% 15% 9.3% 14% 37% 0% 11% 15% 5.8%
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 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.234mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 89%
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%
~equal in Water ~89.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel
2
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
29% 11% 60%
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.
Fennel Winter squash
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Winter squash Opinion
Calories 31kcal 37kcal Winter squash
Protein 1.24g 0.89g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.35g Winter squash
Vitamin C 12mg 9.6mg Fennel
Net carbs 4.2g 6.05g Winter squash
Carbs 7.3g 8.85g Winter squash
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Fennel
Calcium 49mg 22mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 241mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.44mg Fennel
Sugar 3.93g 3.3g Winter squash
Fiber 3.1g 2.8g Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.082mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Winter squash
Phosphorus 50mg 19mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 1mg Winter squash
Vitamin A 963IU 5223IU Winter squash
Vitamin A 48µg 261µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.12mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.187mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.016mg Winter squash
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.067mg Winter squash
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.495mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.234mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.161mg Winter squash
Vitamin K 62.8µg 4.4µg Fennel
Folate 27µg 20µg Fennel
Choline 13.2mg 10.6mg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.072g Winter squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.026g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.147g Fennel
Tryptophan 0.013mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.027mg Winter squash
Isoleucine 0.035mg Winter squash
Leucine 0.05mg Winter squash
Lysine 0.033mg Winter squash
Methionine 0.011mg Winter squash
Phenylalanine 0.035mg Winter squash
Valine 0.038mg Winter squash
Histidine 0.017mg Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel Winter squash
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
26%
Fennel
35%
Winter squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
12%
Winter squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
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.

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 squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.