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Quinoa vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Quinoa and Fennel

  • Quinoa is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Fennel is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Fennel is 52% higher.
  • Quinoa contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Fennel. Quinoa contains 0.107mg of Vitamin B1, while Fennel contains 0.01mg.

Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
8
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2
Fennel
Contains more Iron +104.1%
Contains more Magnesium +276.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +204%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +445%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +188.2%
Contains more Potassium +140.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +104.1%
Contains more Magnesium +276.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +204%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +445%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +188.2%
Contains more Potassium +140.7%

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.
Quinoa
5
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5
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +19160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.58
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
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 B1 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +19160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
3
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2
Fennel
Contains more Protein +254.8%
Contains more Fats +860%
Contains more Carbs +191.8%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +36.4%
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 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 +254.8%
Contains more Fats +860%
Contains more Carbs +191.8%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +36.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
2
:
1
Fennel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +676.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +537.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +676.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +537.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 4.2g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 1.24g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0.2g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 7.3g Quinoa
Calories 120kcal 31kcal Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 3.93g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 17mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 1.49mg 0.73mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 17mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 50mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 7mg 52mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.2mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.066mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.191mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 0.7µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.58mg Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.01mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.032mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.047mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 27µg Quinoa
Vitamin K 0µg 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.09g Fennel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.068g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.169g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa 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
11%
Quinoa
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.