Egg vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and fennel:
- Both fennel and egg are high in calcium.
- Egg has 9.1 times less carbohydrates than fennel.
- Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fennel contains more niacin.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Fennel has 33.7 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg.
- Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and fennel has 78% less calories than egg - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fennel per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 81% |
| Fat | 62% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 9.1 times less carbohydrates than fennel - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in fennel are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fennel and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 913% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fennel has 33.7 times less saturated fat than egg - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and fennel are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and fennel has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 233% more Vitamin A than fennel - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than fennel - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fennel and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 208 times more Vitamin K than egg - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fennel contains more niacin. Both egg and fennel contain significant amounts of folate.
| Egg | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and egg are high in calcium. Fennel is very similar to fennel for calcium - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 140% more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Fennel is an excellent source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than egg - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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 egg and fennel contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 607 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 578 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than fennel per 100 grams.
| Egg | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.169 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does fennel or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and fennel has 80% less calories than egg - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is fennel or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 910% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does fennel or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 9.1 times fewer carbohydrates than fennel - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates. the carbs in fennel are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does fennel or egg contain more calcium?
Both fennel and egg are high in calcium. Fennel is very similar to fennel for calcium - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
Does fennel or egg contain more potassium?
Fennel is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than egg - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.