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Feta vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between feta and fennel?

  • Feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and selenium, while fennel is higher in vitamin K.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% higher.
  • Fennel is lower in cholesterol.
  • Fennel has a higher glycemic index (45) than feta (27).

We used Cheese, feta and Fennel, bulb, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Feta
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Fennel
5
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +906.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +574%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +567.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +582.1%

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.
Feta
10
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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Fennel
3
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% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +802.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3388.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
3
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Fennel
2
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1046%
Contains more FatsFats +10540%
Contains more OtherOther +395.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.5%
Contains more WaterWater +63.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
2
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Fennel
1
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6698.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +249.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Fennel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.09g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.032mg 62%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 62.8µg 51%
Calcium 493mg 49mg 44%
Phosphorus 337mg 50mg 41%
Sodium 917mg 52mg 38%
Fats 21.28g 0.2g 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.047mg 29%
Selenium 15µg 0.7µg 26%
Protein 14.21g 1.24g 26%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.2mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.232mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.01mg 12%
Calories 264kcal 31kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.068g 11%
Potassium 62mg 414mg 10%
Vitamin A 125µg 48µg 9%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.191mg 7%
Copper 0.032mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.58mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.169g 3%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.64mg 2%
Folate 32µg 27µg 1%
Carbs 4.09g 7.3g 1%
Iron 0.65mg 0.73mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 4.2g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g 3.93g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 13.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Fennel
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
54%
Feta
23%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.856g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/nutrients
  2. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.