Fennel is a spice and medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean region and southern Europe. This herb grows three to ten feet tall and is an upright perennial herb. There are thick, ribbed, hollow stems on the plant, which grow from its rooted bulb (called the crown).
These stems sprout green branches and feathery foliage. Upon maturation, the plant produces a cluster of bright yellow flowers in the shape of an umbrella.
Its entire structure is edible, including the crown and flowers.
Fennel has a sweet flavor with licorice and citrus notes. Often, fennel’s smaller bulbs are harvested for their fragrant and succulent qualities.
Scientific name of Fennel
Foeniculum Vulgare
Other names of Fennel
- Florence Fennel
- Roman fennel
- Sweet fennel
- Common fennel
Calories by source in Fennel
- Calories by carbohydrate in Fennel = 85%
- Calories by fat in Fennel = 5%
- Calories by protein in Fennel = 10%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Fennel
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Fennel = 52%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Fennel = 28%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Fennel = 20%
Nutrition facts of Fennel
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.2 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 1.24 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.3 | GRAM | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.1 | GRAM | 11% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Fennel, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Fennel, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Availability of Fennel
- Fennel is available round the year
Complete nutrition facts of Fennel
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