Fennel vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fennel and zucchini
- Fennel is richer in vitamin K and fiber, yet zucchini is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for fennel is 49% higher.
- Fennel contains 3 times more fiber than zucchini. Fennel contains 3.1g of fiber, while zucchini contains 1g.
- Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than fennel.
Food types used in this article are Fennel, bulb, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 CalciumCalcium | +206.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1360.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.21g
~equal in
Water
~94.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +518.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.084g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 4.3µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 17.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.094mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 261mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Folate | 27µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 9.5mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 0.091g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.204mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.64mg | 0.451mg | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 17kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.191mg | 0.177mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 3.11g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.24g | 1.21g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.2g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.09g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel 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.