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Water chestnuts vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Water chestnuts and Fennel

  • Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Fennel is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fennel covers your daily Vitamin K needs 52% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Water chestnuts contain 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Fennel. While Water chestnuts contain 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, Fennel contains only 0.01mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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 Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +393.9%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +393.9%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin E +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
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 E +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +227.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Equal in Other - 1.05
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 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 +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +227.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Equal in Other - 1.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 4.2g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 1.24g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Fennel
Carbs 23.94g 7.3g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 31kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 3.93g Fennel
Fiber 3g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 11mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.06mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 50mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 414mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 52mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.066mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.191mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.58mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.01mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.032mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.64mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.232mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.047mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 0.3µg 62.8µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.09g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Water chestnuts 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
21%
Water chestnuts
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.