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Caraway spice vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caraway spice and fenugreek

  • Caraway spice is richer in fiber, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium, yet fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 216% higher.
  • Caraway spice contains 7 times more vitamin C than fenugreek. Caraway spice contains 21mg of vitamin C, while fenugreek contains 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, caraway seed 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 184% 207% 119% 609% 303% 150% 243% 2.2% 170% 66%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +35.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.1%
Contains more IronIron +106.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
~equal in Manganese ~1.228mg

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 70% 6% 50% 0% 96% 87% 68% 0% 83% 0% 0% 7.5% 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 CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +470%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.366mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 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 +127.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +72.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 65% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.272 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 -57.5%
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.
Caraway spice Fenugreek
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway spice Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 16.23mg 33.53mg 216%
Fiber 38g 24.6g 54%
Calcium 689mg 176mg 51%
Phosphorus 568mg 296mg 39%
Zinc 5.5mg 2.5mg 27%
Copper 0.91mg 1.11mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.272g 22%
Vitamin C 21mg 3mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.6mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.125g 18%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Potassium 1351mg 770mg 17%
Magnesium 258mg 191mg 16%
Fats 14.59g 6.41g 13%
Vitamin B3 3.606mg 1.64mg 12%
Folate 10µg 57µg 12%
Selenium 12.1µg 6.3µg 11%
Protein 19.77g 23g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.383mg 0.322mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.62g 1.46g 4%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Manganese 1.3mg 1.228mg 3%
Carbs 49.9g 58.35g 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 3µg 2%
Sodium 17mg 67mg 2%
Calories 333kcal 323kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.379mg 0.366mg 1%
Net carbs 11.9g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.756mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.218mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.031mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.361mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.867mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.037mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caraway spice 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
37%
Caraway spice
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
Caraway spice
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.