Fennel

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

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Fiber, Vitamin C
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, 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 Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

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(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) sliced FENNEL,BULB,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 27

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.17 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	6.3 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	2.7 g	*
Protein	1.1 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	116.6 IU	2%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	17%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.04 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	23.5 mcg	6%
Niacin	0.56 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	42.6 mg	4%
Copper	0.06 mg	3%
Iron	0.64 mg	4%
Magnesium	14.8 mg	4%
Manganese	0.17 mg	8%
Phosphorous	43.5 mg	4%
Potassium	360.2 mg	10%
Selenium	0.61 mcg	1%
Sodium	45.2 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

*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).