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Winter squash vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between winter squash and fennel

  • Winter squash has more vitamin A and vitamin B6, while fennel has more vitamin K and potassium.
  • Fennel's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 49% higher.
  • Fennel contains 5 times less vitamin A than winter squash. Winter squash contains 261µg of vitamin A, while fennel contains 48µg.
  • Winter squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of winter squash is 13, while the glycemic index of fennel is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 6.6% 21% 17% 27% 6% 8.1% 0.13% 24% 2.2%
Fennel
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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 CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.8%
Contains more IronIron +65.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
~equal in Zinc ~0.2mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.191mg

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 32% 87% 2.4% 0% 4% 15% 9.3% 14% 37% 0% 11% 15% 5.8%
Fennel
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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 AVitamin A +443.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1327.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +35%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.232mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
Fennel
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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 FatsFats +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
~equal in Water ~90.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.072 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.147 g
Fennel
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter squash Fennel DV% diff.
Vitamin K 4.4µg 62.8µg 49%
Vitamin A 261µg 48µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.047mg 9%
Potassium 241mg 414mg 5%
Phosphorus 19mg 50mg 4%
Iron 0.44mg 0.73mg 4%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.067mg 0.032mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.58mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 49mg 3%
Folate 20µg 27µg 2%
Sodium 1mg 52mg 2%
Copper 0.082mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.64mg 1%
Fiber 2.8g 3.1g 1%
Protein 0.89g 1.24g 1%
Magnesium 13mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 8.85g 7.3g 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg 1%
Calories 37kcal 31kcal 0%
Fats 0.35g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 6.05g 4.2g N/A
Sugar 3.3g 3.93g N/A
Zinc 0.22mg 0.2mg 0%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.191mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.234mg 0.232mg 0%
Choline 10.6mg 13.2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.072g 0.09g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 0.068g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.169g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.05mg 0%
Lysine 0.033mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.035mg 0%
Valine 0.038mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter squash 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
18%
Winter squash
23%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Winter squash
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.