Cumin vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cumin and fenugreek
- Cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin A; however, fenugreek is higher in fiber and copper.
- Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 410% more than fenugreek.
- Cumin has 21 times more vitamin A than fenugreek. While cumin has 1270IU of vitamin A, fenugreek has only 60IU.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cumin 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +429% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +470% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +247.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.9% |
~equal in
Water
~8.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.46g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 33.53mg | 410% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 1.228mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 176mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 24.6g | 56% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 191mg | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 770mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 296mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 1.11mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.322mg | 26% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 6.41g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 22% | |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 2.5mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 1.64mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.6mg | 13% |
| Folate | 10µg | 57µg | 12% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 23g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 58.35g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 168mg | 67mg | 4% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.366mg | 3% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 323kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 6.3µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 33.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 1.46g | 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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)