Lemon vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and fennel:
- Both lemon and fennel are high in dietary fiber.
- Fennel is a great source of calcium.
- Fennel is an excellent source of potassium.
- Lemon has more thiamin, however, fennel contains more niacin and folate.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and fennel contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and fennel has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein and similar to fennel for carbs and fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 81% |
| Fat | 6% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and fennel contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and fennel are high in dietary fiber. Lemon is very similar to lemon for dietary fiber - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and fennel contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and fennel has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and fennel contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and fennel has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and fennel are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 342% more Vitamin C than fennel - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has 47 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and fennel contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has more Vitamin K than lemon - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon has more thiamin, however, fennel contains more niacin and folate. Both lemon and fennel contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fennel is a great source of calcium and it has 88% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and fennel has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and fennel contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and fennel has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Fennel is an excellent source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and fennel has 414mg 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,
| Lemon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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,
| Lemon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 578 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fennel has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.063 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or fennel contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and fennel contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and fennel has 31 calories.
Does lemon or fennel have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and fennel contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or fennel contain more potassium?
Fennel is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and fennel has 414mg of potassium.