Cumin vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and fennel:
- Both fennel and cumin are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fennel contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cumin is an excellent source of iron and protein.
- Fennel has 16 times less saturated fat than cumin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and fennel has 92% less calories than cumin - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to fennel for protein. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 16:39:45 and for fennel, 13:82:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 82% |
| Fat | 45% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 83% less carbohydrates than cumin - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Cumin has 239% more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fennel has 16 times less saturated fat than cumin - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has 56% more Vitamin C than cumin - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 474% more Vitamin E than fennel - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 10 times more Vitamin K than cumin - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fennel contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cumin | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 18 times more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 89 times more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 332% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both cumin and fennel contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cumin | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 578 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than fennel per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 3.103 G | 0.169 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does fennel or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than cumin - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does fennel or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or cumin contain more calcium?
Both fennel and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 18 times more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does fennel or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 89 times more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does fennel or cumin contain more potassium?
Both fennel and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 330% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.