Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Fennel Seed.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Fennel Seed spiceAvailable year-round
Spice guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Fennel Seed Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler spice library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 345 kcal and includes 1,196 mg calcium, 39.8 g fiber, 385 mg magnesium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

1,196 mg calcium39.8 g fiber385 mg magnesium18.5 mg iron
Energy345 kcal
Fiber39.8 g
Vitamin C21 mg
Potassium1,694 mg

Fennel Seed benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Fennel Seed provides 39.8 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 21 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 1,694 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 385 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • With approximately 15.8 g of protein per 100 g, it can contribute to total daily protein intake. Protein supports the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.
  • It contains about 18.5 mg of iron per 100 g. Iron contributes to normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; absorption from plant foods varies.

Fennel Seed nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 2 g reference serving.

Fennel Seed vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g2 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy345 kcal6.9 kcal
Water8.8 g0.2 g
Protein15.8 g0.3 g
Total fat14.9 g0.3 g
Saturated fat0.5 g0 g
Monounsaturated fat9.9 g0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat1.7 g0 g
Carbohydrate52.3 g1 g
Dietary fiber39.8 g0.8 g
Total sugars0 g0 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash8.2 g0.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium1,196 mg23.9 mg
Iron18.5 mg0.4 mg
Magnesium385 mg7.7 mg
Phosphorus487 mg9.7 mg
Potassium1,694 mg33.9 mg
Sodium88 mg1.8 mg
Zinc3.7 mg0.1 mg
Copper1.1 mg0 mg
Manganese6.5 mg0.1 mg
Selenium0 µg0 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C21 mg0.4 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.4 mg0 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.4 mg0 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)6.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B60.5 mg0 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)0 µg0 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate0 µg0 µg
Folate, DFE0 µg DFE0 µg DFE
Choline0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A7 µg RAE0.1 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene0 µg0 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0.3 g0 g
Threonine0.6 g0 g
Isoleucine0.7 g0 g
Leucine1 g0 g
Lysine0.8 g0 g
Methionine0.3 g0 g
Cystine0.2 g0 g
Phenylalanine0.6 g0 g
Tyrosine0.4 g0 g
Valine0.9 g0 g
Arginine0.7 g0 g
Histidine0.3 g0 g
Alanine0.8 g0 g
Aspartic acid1.8 g0 g
Glutamic acid3 g0.1 g
Glycine1.1 g0 g
Proline0.9 g0 g
Serine0.9 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Fennel Seed?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 345 kcal. A 2 g reference serving provides approximately 6.9 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Fennel Seed in the kitchen

Use fennel seed in small culinary amounts to add aroma and flavor. Whole, ground and dried forms can differ substantially in weight and nutrient concentration.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.