Cherries vs. Fennel

Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Fennel


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cherries versus fennel (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and fennel:

  • Both fennel and cherries are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Fennel has 51% less calories than cherry.
  • Fennel has 54% less carbohydrates than cherry.
  • Fennel has 69% less sugar than cherry.
  • Fennel has more niacin and folate.
  • Fennel is a great source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cherries and fennel is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Fennel has 51% less calories than cherry - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cherries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to fennel for fat. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for fennel, 13:82:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cherries Fennel
Protein 6% 13%
Carbohydrates 91% 82%
Fat 3% 5%
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carbohydrates

Fennel has 54% less carbohydrates than cherry - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both fennel and cherries are high in dietary fiber. Fennel has 48% more dietary fiber than cherry - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Fennel has 69% less sugar than cherry - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Fennel and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both fennel and cherries are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Fennel has 71% more Vitamin C than cherry - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Fennel has 15 times more Vitamin A than cherry - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Fennel and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Fennel has 28 times more Vitamin K than cherry - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Fennel has more niacin and folate. Both cherries and fennel contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Cherries Fennel
Thiamin 0.027 MG 0.01 MG
Riboflavin 0.033 MG 0.032 MG
Niacin 0.154 MG 0.64 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.199 MG 0.232 MG
Vitamin B6 0.049 MG 0.047 MG
Folate 4 UG 27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Fennel is a great source of calcium and it has 277% more calcium than cherry - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Fennel and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.

potassium

Both fennel and cherries are high in potassium. Fennel has 86% more potassium than cherry - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds,

Cherries Fennel
isorhamnetin 0.05 mg ~
kaempferol 0.24 mg ~
myricetin 0.05 mg ~
Quercetin 2.29 mg 0.23 mg

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,

Cherries Fennel
beta-carotene 38 UG 578 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 85 UG 607 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fennel has more linoleic acid than cherry per 100 grams.

Cherries Fennel
linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.169 G
Total 0.027 G 0.169 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) .

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FAQ

Does fennel or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?
Fennel has 50% less calories than cherry - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.

Does fennel or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel has 50% fewer carbohydrates than cherry - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.

Does fennel or cherries contain more potassium?
Both fennel and cherries are high in potassium. Fennel has 90% more potassium than cherry - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.

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