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Fettuccine vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fettuccine and fennel different?

  • Fettuccine is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1; however, fennel is richer in potassium and folate.
  • Fettuccine contains 10 times more saturated fat than fennel. While fettuccine contains 0.9g of saturated fat, fennel contains only 0.09g.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Fennel, bulb, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Fennel
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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 +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.4%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%

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 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Fennel
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.047mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Fennel
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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 +400%
Contains more FatsFats +1250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.8%
Contains more OtherOther +81%
Contains more WaterWater +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Fennel
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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 +1223.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Fennel DV% diff.
Vitamin K 62.8µg 52%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Protein 6.2g 1.24g 10%
Manganese 0.191mg 8%
Potassium 168mg 414mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.01mg 7%
Copper 0.066mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.64mg 7%
Sodium 166mg 52mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Folate 6µg 27µg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 5%
Fiber 2g 3.1g 4%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.09g 4%
Phosphorus 25mg 50mg 4%
Fats 2.7g 0.2g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.032mg 3%
Calories 99kcal 31kcal 3%
Magnesium 6mg 17mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 0.73mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 49mg 2%
Carbs 14g 7.3g 2%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.068g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.169g 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.58mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 4.2g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 3.93g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
23%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 - 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.