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.
- 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +393.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1116.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +597.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +174.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20833.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
1.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
90.21 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +227.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
~equal in
Other
~1.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.169 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 31kcal |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 1.24g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 12mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.94g | 4.2g |
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| Carbs | 23.94g | 7.3g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 584mg | 414mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 3.93g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 50mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 52mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 963IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.58mg |
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| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.191mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 62.8µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 36.2mg | 13.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.09g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.068g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.169g |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
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.