Highly nutritious
Both fennel and its seeds are packed with nutrients. Here’s the nutrition for 1 cup (87 grams) of raw fennel bulb and 1 tablespoon (6 grams) of dried fennel seeds:
- Calories: 27
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Vitamin C: 12% of the RDI
- Calcium: 3% of the RDI
- Iron: 4% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
- Potassium: 8% of the RDI
- Manganese: 7% of the RDI
As you can see, fennel and fennel seeds are both low in calories but high in nutrients. Fresh fennel bulb is high in vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin that is important for immunological function, tissue healing, and collagen formation. Vitamin C also functions as a powerful antioxidant in your body, preventing cellular damage produced by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Manganese is found in both the bulb and the seeds, and it is necessary for enzyme activation, metabolism, cellular defense, bone formation, blood sugar management, and wound healing. Aside from manganese, fennel and its seeds include potassium, magnesium, and calcium, all of which are important for bone health.
