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Sugar substitute vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sugar substitute and Fennel?

  • Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, while Fennel is higher in Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 83% higher.
  • Fennel has 11 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Fennel has 52mg.

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Fennel, bulb, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +1693.9%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +961.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +842.9%
Contains more Manganese +768.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1693.9%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +961.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +842.9%
Contains more Manganese +768.2%

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.1%
Contains more Carbs +1061.2%
Contains more Other +283.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +887%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +66.1%
Contains more Carbs +1061.2%
Contains more Other +283.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +887%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 4.2g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 1.24g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.2g Fennel
Carbs 84.77g 7.3g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 31kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 3.93g Fennel
Fiber 0.6g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 879mg 49mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 6mg 17mg Fennel
Phosphorus 8mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 39mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 572mg 52mg Fennel
Zinc 0.04mg 0.2mg Fennel
Copper 0.007mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0.022mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.01mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.032mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.