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Fenugreek vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fenugreek and Coriander seeds

  • Fenugreek has more Iron, and Copper, however, Coriander seeds has more Fiber, Calcium, Selenium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 215% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, coriander seed.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Calcium +302.8%
Contains more Magnesium +72.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Zinc +88%
Contains more Manganese +54.7%
Contains more Selenium +315.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Calcium +302.8%
Contains more Magnesium +72.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Zinc +88%
Contains more Manganese +54.7%
Contains more Selenium +315.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.9%
Contains more Fats +177.2%
Contains more Other +76.8%
Equal in Carbs - 54.99
Equal in Water - 8.86
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
Contains more Protein +85.9%
Contains more Fats +177.2%
Contains more Other +76.8%
Equal in Carbs - 54.99
Equal in Water - 8.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.75 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Coriander seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Coriander seeds Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 13.09g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 12.37g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Carbs 58.35g 54.99g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 298kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Calcium 176mg 709mg Coriander seeds
Iron 33.53mg 16.32mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 296mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 770mg 1267mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 67mg 35mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 2.5mg 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Copper 1.11mg 0.975mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 1.9mg Coriander seeds
Selenium 6.3µg 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 3mg 21mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.239mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.29mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B6 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 0µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.99g Coriander seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g Coriander seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Coriander seeds
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Fenugreek
20%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/nutrients
  2. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.