Fennel, Florence, boiled in unsalted water

Florence fennel is a bulb vegetable, described here after boiling in unsalted water. It consists mainly of water and provides small amounts of carbohydrate and protein, along with minerals and vitamins. Per 100g, it contains 1.5g of carbohydrate, 0.9g of protein, 300mg of potassium and 26µg of folate.

Potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function, while folate is needed for normal blood cell formation. This unsalted preparation has a low salt content and contains little fat, with only a trace of saturated fat. Adding salt, butter or sauces can change its nutritional content, which may matter to people monitoring these nutrients. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.