Yam vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Yam and Fennel different?
- Yam is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Fennel is richer in Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Fennel is 50% higher.
- Yam contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Fennel. While Yam contains 0.095mg of Vitamin B1, Fennel contains only 0.01mg.
- Yam has less Sugar.
Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Fennel, bulb, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +61.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +385.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +689.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2630.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1260% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 31kcal |
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| Protein | 1.49g | 1.24g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 12mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.58g | 4.2g |
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| Carbs | 27.48g | 7.3g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 670mg | 414mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 3.93g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 50mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 52mg |
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| Vitamin A | 122IU | 963IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.58mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.191mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 62.8µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 16.2mg | 13.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.09g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.068g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.169g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
15%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.