Asparagus vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are asparagus and fennel different?
- Asparagus is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate, while fennel is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Fennel covers your daily need for vitamin K, 18% more than asparagus.
- Asparagus contains 14 times more vitamin B1 than fennel. Asparagus contains 0.143mg of vitamin B1, while fennel contains 0.01mg.
- Fennel has a higher glycemic index (45) than asparagus (32).
Asparagus, raw and Fennel, bulb, raw types were 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +193.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +104.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +51% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 62.8µg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.73mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.066mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.01mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.032mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Folate | 52µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 414mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.24g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.232mg | 1% |
| Choline | 16mg | 13.2mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.169g | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 31kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 7.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 48µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 4.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.