Spices & herbs

Spices, fennel seed

FDC 171323tsp, whole (2 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 94 · +1 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, fennel seed ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 94 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 27 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (142% DV), an excellent source of iron (103% DV), an excellent source of calcium (92% DV). Most of its 345 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15.8 g · 16%Carb 52.3 g · 51%Fat 14.9 g · 33%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories345 kcal17%
Total fat15 g19%
Saturated fat0.48 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium88 mg4%
Carbohydrate52 g19%
Dietary fiber40 g142%
Sugars-
Protein16 g32%
Potassium1690 mg36%
Calcium1200 mg92%
Iron19 mg103%
Magnesium385 mg92%
Vitamin C21 mg23%
Vitamin A7 µg1%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171323

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber142% DV
Iron103% DV
Calcium92% DV
Magnesium92% DV
Potassium36% DV
Protein32% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density94 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g16 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g40 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g88 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Spices, celery seedDensity 94 vs 94Spices, rosemary, driedDensity 95 vs 94Spices, turmeric, groundDensity 95 vs 94

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