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Broth vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and fenugreek different?

  • Broth is higher in selenium; however, fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1035% higher.
  • Broth contains 4 times more selenium than fenugreek. While broth contains 28µg of selenium, fenugreek contains only 6.3µg.
  • Fenugreek has less sodium.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than broth (45).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Spices, fenugreek seed are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 SeleniumSelenium +344.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.2%
Contains more IronIron +3155.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2677.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +718.7%
~equal in Calcium ~176mg

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 FatsFats +116.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1346.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +224%
Contains more WaterWater +289.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Fenugreek DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 67mg 1035%
Iron 1.03mg 33.53mg 406%
Copper 0mg 1.11mg 123%
Fiber 0g 24.6g 98%
Manganese 0.15mg 1.228mg 47%
Selenium 28µg 6.3µg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.6mg 38%
Magnesium 56mg 191mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 30%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.5mg 22%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Phosphorus 166mg 296mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.322mg 19%
Potassium 309mg 770mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 18.01g 58.35g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 13%
Protein 16.66g 23g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Fats 13.88g 6.41g 11%
Saturated fat 3.43g 1.46g 9%
Folate 32µg 57µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.366mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.64mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Calories 267kcal 323kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3mg 2%
Calcium 187mg 176mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 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
Broth 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
28%
Broth
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 23808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.