Fennel bulb
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 7.3 g |
Fennel bulb is a crisp, mildly anise-flavoured vegetable eaten raw or cooked, common in Mediterranean cuisines and increasingly popular in salads, braises and roasted vegetable dishes. Per 100 g, raw fennel bulb provides 31 kcal, 1.2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 7.3 g of carbohydrates and 3.1 g of dietary fibre, with sugars accounting for 3.9 g of those carbohydrates. It is a notable source of potassium at 414 mg per 100 g, and contributes 62.8 mcg of vitamin K and 27 mcg of folate per 100 g. No glycemic index value is established for fennel bulb. It fits vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in fennel bulb?
Raw fennel bulb contains 31 kcal per 100 g, making it one of the lower-calorie vegetables available. A medium fennel bulb typically weighs around 230–250 g, putting a whole bulb at roughly 70–80 kcal.
How much potassium is in fennel bulb?
Fennel bulb contains 414 mg of potassium per 100 g, which is a fairly substantial amount for a vegetable at this calorie level. That puts it in a similar range to mushrooms and ahead of many common salad vegetables.
Is fennel bulb keto-friendly?
Fennel bulb is listed as keto-compatible, with 7.3 g of carbohydrates and 3.1 g of fibre per 100 g, giving a net carbohydrate figure of around 4.2 g per 100 g. Portion size still matters within a strict daily carbohydrate limit, but fennel bulb is generally considered a workable choice on a ketogenic diet.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 31.0 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.20 g |
| Carbs | 7.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.090 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.068 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.17 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.13 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.040 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 49.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.73 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50.0 mg |
| Potassium | 414 mg |
| Sodium | 52.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.20 mg |
| Copper | 0.066 mg |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg |
| Selenium | 0.70 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.50 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 48.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 12.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.58 mg |
| Vitamin K | 62.8 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.010 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.032 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.64 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.23 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 27.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 13.2 mg |
