Ginger vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ginger and fennel
- Ginger has more copper, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, fennel is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Fennel covers your daily need for vitamin K, 52% more than ginger.
- Ginger has 3 times more copper than fennel. While ginger has 0.226mg of copper, fennel has only 0.066mg.
- The glycemic index of fennel is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw and Fennel, bulb, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +152.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +242.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +206.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +240.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +275% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.169g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 62.8µg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.066mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.047mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.1g | 4% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 13.2mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 7.3g | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.191mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 31kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.232mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 1.24g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 4.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 415mg | 414mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.169g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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