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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.

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
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5
Fennel
Contains more Calcium +906.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +574%
Contains more Zinc +1340%
Contains more Selenium +2042.9%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Potassium +567.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +582.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +906.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +574%
Contains more Zinc +1340%
Contains more Selenium +2042.9%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Potassium +567.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +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
8
:
4
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +316.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +802.1%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3388.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +316.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +802.1%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3388.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
3
:
2
Fennel
Contains more Protein +1046%
Contains more Fats +10540%
Contains more Other +395.2%
Contains more Carbs +78.5%
Contains more Water +63.4%
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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +1046%
Contains more Fats +10540%
Contains more Other +395.2%
Contains more Carbs +78.5%
Contains more Water +63.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
2
:
1
Fennel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6698.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6698.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.7%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 4.2g Fennel
Protein 14.21g 1.24g Feta
Fats 21.28g 0.2g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 7.3g Fennel
Calories 264kcal 31kcal Feta
Sugar 4.09g 3.93g Fennel
Fiber 0g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 493mg 49mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 50mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 917mg 52mg Fennel
Zinc 2.88mg 0.2mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0.028mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 15µg 0.7µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 48µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.01mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.032mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.64mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.232mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.047mg Feta
Folate 32µg 27µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Fennel
Saturated Fat 14.946g 0.09g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 0.068g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.169g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Fennel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
57%
Feta
28%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
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.