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Fenugreek vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fenugreek and Turmeric

  • Fenugreek has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Fiber, however, Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 807% more.
  • Fenugreek has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Turmeric. Fenugreek has 0.6mg of Vitamin B6, while Turmeric has 0.107mg.

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

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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 +64%
Contains more Potassium +170.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +1512.4%
Equal in Calcium - 168
Equal in Magnesium - 208
Equal in Phosphorus - 299
Equal in Selenium - 6.2
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Iron +64%
Contains more Potassium +170.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +1512.4%
Equal in Calcium - 168
Equal in Magnesium - 208
Equal in Phosphorus - 299
Equal in Selenium - 6.2

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 C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460.7%
Contains more Folate +185%
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% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460.7%
Contains more Folate +185%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +137.6%
Contains more Fats +97.2%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Contains more Other +108.2%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Protein +137.6%
Contains more Fats +97.2%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Contains more Other +108.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 23g 9.68g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 3.25g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 323kcal 312kcal Fenugreek
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 22.7g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 168mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 191mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 296mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 770mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 67mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 2.5mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 1.11mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 1.228mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.3µg 6.2µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 3mg 0.7mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.058mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.15mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.35mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.107mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 20µg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.17mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.33mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.47mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.81mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.38mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.14mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.53mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.66mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.15mg Fenugreek
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 1.838g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.