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Spearmint vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spearmint and Fenugreek

  • Spearmint is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Fenugreek is richer in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Fenugreek is 271% higher.
  • Spearmint contains 68 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fenugreek. Spearmint contains 203µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fenugreek contains 3µg.

Food types used in this article are Spearmint, fresh and Spices, fenugreek 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 Calcium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.2%
Contains more Iron +182.5%
Contains more Magnesium +203.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.3%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Copper +362.5%
Equal in Manganese - 1.228
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Calcium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.2%
Contains more Iron +182.5%
Contains more Magnesium +203.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.3%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Copper +362.5%
Equal in Manganese - 1.228

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 +6656.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.3%
Contains more Folate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 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 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6656.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.3%
Contains more Folate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +867.8%
Contains more Protein +599.1%
Contains more Fats +778.1%
Contains more Carbs +593.8%
Contains more Other +68.3%
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +867.8%
Contains more Protein +599.1%
Contains more Fats +778.1%
Contains more Carbs +593.8%
Contains more Other +68.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spearmint Fenugreek
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 Spearmint Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 1.61g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 3.29g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 0.73g 6.41g Fenugreek
Carbs 8.41g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 44kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 6.8g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 199mg 176mg Spearmint
Iron 11.87mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 63mg 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 60mg 296mg Fenugreek
Potassium 458mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 30mg 67mg Spearmint
Zinc 1.09mg 2.5mg Fenugreek
Copper 0.24mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.118mg 1.228mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 4054IU 60IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 3µg Spearmint
Vitamin C 13.3mg 3mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 105µg 57µg Spearmint
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.135mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.135mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 0.247mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.141mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.046mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.168mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0.164mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.066mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 0.191g 1.46g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Spearmint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g Spearmint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spearmint Fenugreek
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
41%
Spearmint
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek 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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/nutrients
  2. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.