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Russet potato vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Russet potato and Fennel

  • Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, however, Fennel is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fennel covers your daily need of Vitamin K 51% more than Russet potato.
  • Russet potato has 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Fennel. While Russet potato has 0.354mg of Vitamin B6, Fennel has only 0.047mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 Iron +46.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +19.4%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +46.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +19.4%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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.
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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +653.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +9530%
Contains more Vitamin E +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3040%
Equal in Folate - 27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +653.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +9530%
Contains more Vitamin E +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3040%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Carbs +193.7%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +21.2%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +112.1%
Contains more Carbs +193.7%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Water +21.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 4.2g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.24g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.2g Fennel
Carbs 21.44g 7.3g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 31kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 3.93g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 18mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 1.07mg 0.73mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 17mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 50mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 414mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 52mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.2mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.066mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.191mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 10IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 8.3mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.01mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.032mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.64mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.232mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.047mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 2µg 62.8µg Fennel
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.09g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato 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
18%
Russet potato
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.