Edible parts
Spice as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1443 kJ / 345 kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% |
| Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 20% |
| Fat | 14.9 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48 g | 2% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 39.8 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.91 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.69 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 7 µg RAE | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 26% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.41 mg | 37% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.35 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.05 mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 1196 mg | 150% |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 132% |
| Magnesium | 385 mg | 103% |
| Potassium | 1694 mg | 85% |
| Zinc | 3.7 mg | 37% |
| Copper | 1.07 mg | 107% |
| Manganese | 6.53 mg | 327% |
| Phosphorus | 487 mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 88 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Spices, fennel seed (USDA FDC SR Legacy 171323). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Anise-sweet. Calcium and iron both high in the dry seed. A mouth-freshener in India; a sausage spice in Europe. The bulb is a separate atlas vegetable.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.