Salmon vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and fennel:
- Both fennel and salmon are high in potassium.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than salmon.
- Fennel is a great source of calcium.
- Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fennel contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and fennel has 76% less calories than salmon - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fennel per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 81% |
| Fat | 33% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than fennel - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than fennel - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fennel and salmon are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and fennel are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fennel has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than salmon - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fennel and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than fennel - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fennel and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 156 times more Vitamin K than salmon - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fennel contains more folate.
| Salmon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Fennel is a great source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than salmon - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Fennel and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and salmon are high in potassium. Fennel has 13% more potassium than salmon - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fennel has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.085 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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does fennel or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and fennel has 80% less calories than salmon - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is fennel or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does fennel or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than fennel - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does fennel or salmon contain more potassium?
Both fennel and salmon are high in potassium. Fennel has 10% more potassium than salmon - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.