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Zucchini vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Zucchini and Fennel

  • Zucchini is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, yet Fennel is richer in Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Fennel is 49% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Fennel. Zucchini contains 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Fennel contains 0.047mg.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
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 ZincZinc +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.6%
Contains more IronIron +97.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~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 60% 12% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
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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% 58% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1360.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.7%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%
~equal in Protein ~1.24g
~equal in Water ~90.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +518.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.09g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini 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 Zucchini Fennel Opinion
Calories 17kcal 31kcal Fennel
Protein 1.21g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 0.32g 0.2g Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 12mg Zucchini
Net carbs 2.11g 4.2g Fennel
Carbs 3.11g 7.3g Fennel
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 49mg Fennel
Potassium 261mg 414mg Fennel
Iron 0.37mg 0.73mg Fennel
Sugar 2.5g 3.93g Zucchini
Fiber 1g 3.1g Fennel
Copper 0.053mg 0.066mg Fennel
Zinc 0.32mg 0.2mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 50mg Fennel
Sodium 8mg 52mg Zucchini
Vitamin A 200IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A 10µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.58mg Fennel
Manganese 0.177mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.01mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.032mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.047mg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg 62.8µg Fennel
Folate 24µg 27µg Fennel
Choline 9.5mg 13.2mg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.09g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.169g Fennel
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
15%
Zucchini
26%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel 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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.