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Fennel

Fennel is a member of the carrot or Umbelliferae family, and widely used in Provençal cuisine.

It is sometimes referred to as sweet fennel, Florence fennel, and, finocchio.

Fennel, with its feathery dark green plumes, has a flavor similar to licorice that makes a delicious addition to soups and seafood dishes. 

Fennel is a good source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C and also contains phytoestrogens.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=307

The Benefits

  • Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Candida Diet, Diabetic, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
  • Excellent Source of: VitaminK
  • Good Source of: Fiber, Potassium, VitaminC
  • Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat

Related Foods

  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Fennel

Related Recipes

  • Fennel-Roasted Alaskan Cod with Grape Tomatoes & Pine Nuts
  • Raw Apple, Red Cabbage & Fennel Juice
  • Shaved Fennel & Arugula Salad with Kalamata Olives

Selecting and Storing

Look for fennel that bulbs that are firm with feathery, green fronds. Store in the refrigerator crisper, where the vegetable should keep for three to four days.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup(s) sliced
Calories: 27 Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1 View Calorie Breakdown
MACRONUTRIENTS Amount
Total Fat
0.17 g
Saturated Fat
0.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.14 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
0 g
ALA
0 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
6.34 g
Net Carbohydrate
3.64 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
2.7 g
Protein
1.08 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Vitamins
Vitamin A 116.58 IU 2%
Vitamin C 10.44 mg 17%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.5 IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin K 54.64 mg 68%
Folate 23.49 mcg 6%
Niacin 0.56 mg 3%
Riboflavin 0.03 mg 2%
Thiamin 0.01 mg 1%
Minerals
Calcium 42.63 mg 4%
Copper 0.06 mg 3%
Iron 0.64 mg 4%
Magnesium 14.79 mg 4%
Manganese 0.17 mg 8%
Phosphorous 43.5 mg 4%
Potassium 360.18 mg 10%
Selenium 0.61 mcg 1%
Sodium 45.24 mg 2%
Zinc 0.17 mg 1%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg

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