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Arrowroot vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arrowroot and fenugreek?

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, while fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 391% higher.
  • Fenugreek has 6 times less folate than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 338µg of folate, while fenugreek has 57µg.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than fenugreek (0).

We used Arrowroot, raw and Spices, fenugreek seed types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +664%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.6%
Contains more IronIron +1410.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +817.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +296.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +605.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +493%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 WaterWater +813.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +442.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3105%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +335.8%
Contains more OtherOther +139.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
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Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 2.22mg 33.53mg 391%
Copper 0.121mg 1.11mg 110%
Fiber 1.3g 24.6g 93%
Folate 338µg 57µg 70%
Manganese 0.174mg 1.228mg 46%
Magnesium 25mg 191mg 40%
Protein 4.24g 23g 38%
Phosphorus 98mg 296mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.6mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.366mg 24%
Calcium 6mg 176mg 17%
Zinc 0.63mg 2.5mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.322mg 15%
Carbs 13.39g 58.35g 15%
Calories 65kcal 323kcal 13%
Fats 0.2g 6.41g 10%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.3µg 10%
Potassium 454mg 770mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.039g 1.46g 6%
Sodium 26mg 67mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 33.75g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.64mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Fenugreek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.