Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Baby Carrots VS Bulb Fennel

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baby Carrots	7%	3%	90%
Bulb Fennel	14%	5%	81%

Macro Nutrients

	Baby Carrots	Bulb Fennel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.7% 49.6kcal	1.5% 44kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.19% 0.18g	0.29% 0.28g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.1% 0.033g	0.4% 0.13g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.71% 0.011g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.48% 0.081g	1.4% 0.24g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	9% 11.7g	7.96% 10.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	7.7% 5.57g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	1.96% 1.4g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 1.47g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 3.86g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	11% 4.1g	11.6% 4.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.6% 0.91g	3.14% 1.76g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baby Carrots	Bulb Fennel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	109% 978μg	7.56% 68μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.54% 0.043mg	1.2% 0.014mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.93% 0.051mg	3.5% 0.045mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.93% 0.79mg	5.67% 0.91mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11.4% 0.57mg	6.58% 0.33mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	11.4% 0.15mg	5.12% 0.067mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	11.3% 3.4μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	9.57% 38.3μg	9.57% 38.3μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	4.1% 3.7mg	19% 17mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	5.5% 0.82mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	11% 13.3μg	74% 89μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baby Carrots	Bulb Fennel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.54% 45.4mg	6.95% 69.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15.7% 0.14mg	10.4% 0.094mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	15.8% 1.26mg	13% 1.03mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.37% 14mg	5.74% 24mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	9.3% 0.21mg	11.8% 0.27mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	5.67% 39.7mg	10% 71mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.9% 336mg	17.3% 587mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.3% 1.28μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	7.37% 111mg	4.9% 73.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.2% 0.24mg	2.58% 0.28mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.46% 128g	3.46% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baby Carrots VS Bulb Fennel per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Baby Carrots versus 5 oz of Bulb Fennel to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Baby Carrots vs Bulb Fennel:

• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots have 14.4 times more Vitamin A, 3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.7 times more Vitamin B5 and 2.2 times more Vitamin B6 than Bulb Fennel.
• While 5 oz of Raw Bulb Fennel contain 4.6 times more Vitamin C and 6.7 times more Vitamin K than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Bulb Fennel provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Bulb Fennel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Raw Bulb Fennel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Baby Carrots vs Bulb Fennel:

• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots have 1.5 times more Copper, 1.2 times more Iron and 1.5 times more Sodium than Bulb Fennel.
• While 5 oz of Raw Bulb Fennel contain 1.5 times more Calcium, 1.7 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus and 1.7 times more Potassium than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Bulb Fennel contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Raw Bulb Fennel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots have 1.2 times more Sugars than Bulb Fennel.
• While 5 oz of Raw Bulb Fennel contain 1.9 times more Protein than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Bulb Fennel offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate and Fiber per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Raw Bulb Fennel provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.