Tumeric vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Tumeric and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tumeric
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tumeric and fennel:
- Both fennel and tumeric are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fennel has 19.4 times less saturated fat than tumeric.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than tumeric.
- Tumeric has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Tumeric is a great source of protein.
- Tumeric is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tumeric is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than tumeric - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tumeric is heavier in fat and similar to fennel for protein and carbs. Tumeric has a macronutrient ratio of 12:80:9 and for fennel, 13:82:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tumeric | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 82% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 89% less carbohydrates than tumeric - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 632% more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel and tumeric contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tumeric is a great source of protein and it has 681% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fennel has 19.4 times less saturated fat than tumeric - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and fennel are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than tumeric - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has more Vitamin A than tumeric - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has 664% more Vitamin E than fennel - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 369% more Vitamin K than tumeric - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tumeric has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both tumeric and fennel contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tumeric | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 1.35 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.542 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has 243% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Tumeric is an excellent source of iron and it has 74 times more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 402% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tumeric has more linoleic acid than fennel per 100 grams.
| Tumeric | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.081 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.672 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.753 G | 0.169 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does fennel or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Tumeric is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than tumeric - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does fennel or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 90% fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both fennel and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has 240% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does fennel or tumeric contain more iron?
Tumeric is an abundant source of iron and it has 74 times more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does fennel or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both fennel and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 400% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.