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Fennel seeds vs. Watermelon seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fennel seeds and Watermelon seeds

  • Fennel seeds have more Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Watermelon seeds have more Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Fennel seeds' daily need coverage for Manganese is 214% more.
  • Fennel seeds have 22 times more Calcium than Watermelon seeds. Fennel seeds have 1196mg of Calcium, while Watermelon seeds have 54mg.
  • Fennel seeds are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, fennel seed and Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried.

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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 seeds
Fennel seeds
6
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3
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds
Contains more Calcium +2114.8%
Contains more Iron +154.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Copper +55.5%
Contains more Manganese +304.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Zinc +176.8%
Fennel seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 359% 696% 275% 209% 150% 12% 101% 356% 853% 0%
Watermelon seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 273% 368% 324% 58% 13% 280% 229% 211% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2114.8%
Contains more Iron +154.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Copper +55.5%
Contains more Manganese +304.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Zinc +176.8%

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 seeds
Fennel seeds
6
:
2
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +428.1%
Fennel seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 70% 102% 82% 114% 0% 109% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Watermelon seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 48% 34% 67% 21% 21% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +428.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
3
:
2
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds
Contains more Carbs +241.5%
Contains more Water +74.5%
Contains more Other +108.9%
Contains more Protein +79.3%
Contains more Fats +218.6%
Fennel seeds
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
Watermelon seeds
28% 47% 15% 5% 4%
Protein: 28.33 g
Fats: 47.37 g
Carbs: 15.31 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more Carbs +241.5%
Contains more Water +74.5%
Contains more Other +108.9%
Contains more Protein +79.3%
Contains more Fats +218.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
2
:
1
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1562.4%
Fennel seeds
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.69 g
Watermelon seeds
22% 16% 62%
Saturated Fat: 9.779 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1562.4%

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 Watermelon seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel seeds Watermelon seeds Opinion
Net carbs 12.49g 15.31g Watermelon seeds
Protein 15.8g 28.33g Watermelon seeds
Fats 14.87g 47.37g Watermelon seeds
Carbs 52.29g 15.31g Fennel seeds
Calories 345kcal 557kcal Watermelon seeds
Fiber 39.8g Fennel seeds
Calcium 1196mg 54mg Fennel seeds
Iron 18.54mg 7.28mg Fennel seeds
Magnesium 385mg 515mg Watermelon seeds
Phosphorus 487mg 755mg Watermelon seeds
Potassium 1694mg 648mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 88mg 99mg Fennel seeds
Zinc 3.7mg 10.24mg Watermelon seeds
Copper 1.067mg 0.686mg Fennel seeds
Manganese 6.533mg 1.614mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin A 135IU 0IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fennel seeds
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B1 0.408mg 0.19mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.353mg 0.145mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 6.05mg 3.55mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.346mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.089mg Fennel seeds
Folate 58µg Watermelon seeds
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.39mg Watermelon seeds
Threonine 0.602mg 1.112mg Watermelon seeds
Isoleucine 0.695mg 1.342mg Watermelon seeds
Leucine 0.996mg 2.149mg Watermelon seeds
Lysine 0.758mg 0.887mg Watermelon seeds
Methionine 0.301mg 0.834mg Watermelon seeds
Phenylalanine 0.647mg 2.031mg Watermelon seeds
Valine 0.915mg 1.556mg Watermelon seeds
Histidine 0.331mg 0.775mg Watermelon seeds
Saturated Fat 0.48g 9.779g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 9.91g 7.407g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.69g 28.094g Watermelon seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel seeds Watermelon seeds
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Watermelon seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
Fennel seeds
177%
Watermelon seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.299g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/nutrients
  2. Watermelon seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169407/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.