Potato vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and fennel different?
- Potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin B1; however, fennel is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for fennel is 51% higher.
- Potatoes contain 8 times more vitamin B1 than fennel. While potatoes contain 0.081mg of vitamin B1, fennel contains only 0.01mg.
- Potatoes have less sugar.
- Fennel has a lower glycemic index (45) than potatoes (86).
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +308.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 CVitamin C | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +534% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5700% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3040% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +302.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 62.8µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.047mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.1g | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 7.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 1.24g | 2% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 31kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.73mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.232mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.169g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 4.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 425mg | 414mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 13.2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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 lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.