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White bread vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between white bread and fennel?

  • White bread is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese, while fennel is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 52% higher.
  • Fennel has 53 times less vitamin B1 than white bread. White bread has 0.533mg of vitamin B1, while fennel has 0.01mg.
  • Fennel is lower in sodium.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than fennel (45).

We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.9%
Contains more IronIron +394.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +53%
Contains more ZincZinc +270%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5230%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +659.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +646.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~13.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +613.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1565%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +577%
Contains more OtherOther +88.6%
Contains more WaterWater +147.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
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28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +780.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +847.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White bread Fennel
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 White bread Fennel DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.2µg 62.8µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.01mg 44%
Selenium 22µg 0.7µg 39%
Iron 3.61mg 0.73mg 36%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.64mg 26%
Folate 111µg 27µg 21%
Sodium 490mg 52mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.032mg 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Protein 8.85g 1.24g 15%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.191mg 15%
Carbs 49.42g 7.3g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg 13%
Calories 266kcal 31kcal 12%
Calcium 144mg 49mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.169g 10%
Potassium 126mg 414mg 8%
Phosphorus 98mg 50mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.232mg 6%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Fats 3.33g 0.2g 5%
Copper 0.101mg 0.066mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.698g 0.09g 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.047mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.58mg 2%
Fiber 2.7g 3.1g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 0.068g 1%
Magnesium 23mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 4.2g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 3.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.027g 0g N/A
Choline 14.6mg 13.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
White bread Fennel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
White bread
23%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.