Fennel vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Fennel and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fennel
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fennel and pickles:
- Both pickles and fennel are high in calcium.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than pickle.
- Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pickle has more thiamin, however, fennel contains more niacin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and fennel contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and fennel has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fennel is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to pickles for protein. Fennel has a macronutrient ratio of 14:81:6 and for pickles, 16:65:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fennel | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 65% |
| Fat | 6% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and fennel contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in fennel comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 210% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and fennel contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and fennel has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and fennel contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and fennel has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and fennel are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has 700% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and fennel contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 263% more Vitamin K than pickle - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pickle has more thiamin, however, fennel contains more niacin and folate. Both fennel and pickles contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Fennel | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.64 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.232 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and fennel are high in calcium. Pickle has 16% more calcium than fennel - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and fennel has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Fennel has 181% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and fennel has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Fennel is an excellent source of potassium and it has 254% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and fennel has 414mg 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,
| Fennel | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 578 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 607 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fennel has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Fennel | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.169 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.169 G | 0.052 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 pickles or fennel contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and fennel contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and fennel has 31 calories.
Does pickles or fennel have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and fennel contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in fennel comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
Does pickles or fennel contain more calcium?
Both pickles and fennel are high in calcium. Pickle has 20% more calcium than fennel - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and fennel has 49mg of calcium.
Does pickles or fennel contain more potassium?
Fennel is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and fennel has 414mg of potassium.