Feta Cheese vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Feta Cheese and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
feta cheese
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and fennel:
- Both fennel and feta cheese are high in calcium.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than feta cheese.
- Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Feta cheese is high in calories and fennel has 88% less calories than feta cheese - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fennel per calorie. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for fennel, 13:82:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 82% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel and feta cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than feta cheese - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Feta cheese has less sugar than fennel - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and fennel has 99% less saturated fat than feta cheese - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fennel has less cholesterol than feta cheese - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than feta cheese - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 160% more Vitamin A than fennel - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Feta cheese has more Vitamin D than fennel - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fennel and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 33 times more Vitamin K than feta cheese - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both feta cheese and fennel contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Feta Cheese | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and feta cheese are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 906% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
iron
Fennel and feta cheese contain similar amounts of iron - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
potassium
Fennel is an excellent source of potassium and it has 568% more potassium than feta cheese - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both feta cheese and fennel contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Feta Cheese | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.326 G | 0.169 G |
Customize your serving size
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You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Feta Cheese or Fennel .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) .
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FAQ
Does fennel or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Feta cheese is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than feta cheese - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.
Does fennel or feta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel and feta cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Both fennel and feta cheese are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 910% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
Does fennel or feta cheese contain more potassium?
Fennel is a rich source of potassium and it has 570% more potassium than feta cheese - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg of potassium.