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Baby food vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baby food and fenugreek

  • Baby food is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and selenium, yet fenugreek is richer in copper, fiber, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for baby food is 207% higher.
  • Baby food contains 8 times more vitamin B1 than fenugreek. Baby food contains 2.438mg of vitamin B1, while fenugreek contains 0.322mg.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index than baby food.

Food types used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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 more CalciumCalcium +316.5%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +311.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +232.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.5mg

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +642.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 CarbsCarbs +25.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.5%
Contains more FatsFats +45.7%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
~equal in Other ~3.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.3%
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.
Baby food Fenugreek
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Fenugreek DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 1.64mg 207%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.366mg 181%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.322mg 176%
Iron 47.5mg 33.53mg 175%
Copper 0.334mg 1.11mg 86%
Fiber 7.5g 24.6g 68%
Calcium 733mg 176mg 56%
Manganese 1.228mg 53%
Selenium 25.9µg 6.3µg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.6mg 32%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 25%
Magnesium 100mg 191mg 22%
Protein 12.2g 23g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 21%
Phosphorus 392mg 296mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 11%
Potassium 437mg 770mg 10%
Carbs 73.4g 58.35g 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Folate 43µg 57µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.769g 1.46g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 3%
Calories 379kcal 323kcal 3%
Sodium 3mg 67mg 3%
Fats 4.4g 6.41g 3%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Zinc 2.4mg 2.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
164%
Baby food
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food 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 is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.