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Fennel seeds vs. Onion powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fennel seeds and Onion powder

  • Fennel seeds are richer than Onion powder in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fennel seeds is 228% higher.
  • Fennel seeds contain 19 times more Vitamin B3 than Onion powder. Fennel seeds contain 6.05mg of Vitamin B3, while Onion powder contains 0.321mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, fennel seed and Spices, onion powder.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 275% 359% 149% 695% 356% 101% 209% 11% 852% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 115% 87% 146% 197% 110% 138% 9.5% 170% 78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72%
Contains more IronIron +375.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +402.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17%
~equal in Zinc ~4.05mg

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.
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 70% 8.1% 0% 0% 102% 81% 113% 0% 108% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 78% 0% 5.4% 0% 114% 18% 6% 44% 166% 0% 10% 48% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1784.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1329.8%
Contains more WaterWater +63.5%
Contains more OtherOther +103.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.69 g
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.31 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4805.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel seeds Onion powder Opinion
Calories 345kcal 341kcal Fennel seeds
Protein 15.8g 10.41g Fennel seeds
Fats 14.87g 1.04g Fennel seeds
Vitamin C 21mg 23.4mg Onion powder
Net carbs 12.49g 63.92g Onion powder
Carbs 52.29g 79.12g Onion powder
Magnesium 385mg 113mg Fennel seeds
Calcium 1196mg 384mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 1694mg 985mg Fennel seeds
Iron 18.54mg 3.9mg Fennel seeds
Sugar 6.63g Fennel seeds
Fiber 39.8g 15.2g Fennel seeds
Copper 1.067mg 0.59mg Fennel seeds
Zinc 3.7mg 4.05mg Onion powder
Phosphorus 487mg 322mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 88mg 73mg Onion powder
Vitamin A 135IU 0IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fennel seeds
Vitamin E 0.27mg Onion powder
Manganese 6.533mg 1.3mg Fennel seeds
Selenium 14.3µg Onion powder
Vitamin B1 0.408mg 0.457mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 0.353mg 0.08mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 6.05mg 0.321mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.732mg Onion powder
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.718mg Onion powder
Vitamin K 4.1µg Onion powder
Folate 64µg Onion powder
Choline 39mg Onion powder
Saturated Fat 0.48g 0.219g Onion powder
Monounsaturated Fat 9.91g 0.202g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.69g 0.31g Fennel seeds
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.06mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.602mg 0.14mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.695mg 0.14mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.996mg 0.22mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.758mg 0.49mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.301mg 0.09mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.647mg 0.28mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.915mg 0.17mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.331mg 0.16mg Fennel seeds
Fructose 1.67g Onion powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Onion powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel seeds Onion powder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Fennel seeds
39%
Onion powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
Fennel seeds
113%
Onion powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion powder
Onion powder contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.261g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion powder
Onion powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/nutrients
  2. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/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.