Milk vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and fennel:
- Both fennel and milk are high in calcium.
- Fennel has 12.9 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than milk.
- Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Milk has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, fennel contains more niacin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fennel and milk contain similar amounts of calories - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fennel per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 81% |
| Fat | 35% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in fennel are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fennel and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 166% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fennel has 12.9 times less saturated fat than milk - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and fennel are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and fennel are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than milk - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than fennel - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fennel and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 313 times more Vitamin K than milk - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, fennel contains more niacin and folate. Both milk and fennel contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 145% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Fennel has 35 times more iron than milk - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Fennel is an excellent source of potassium and it has 196% more potassium than milk - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fennel has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.066 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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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does fennel or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Fennel and milk contain similar amounts of calories - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does fennel or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in fennel are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does fennel or milk contain more calcium?
Both fennel and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 150% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does fennel or milk contain more potassium?
Fennel is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than milk - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.