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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 Zinc, however, Fenugreek is higher in Fiber, and Copper.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 410% more than Fenugreek.
  • Cumin has 5 times more Calcium than Fenugreek. While Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, Fenugreek has only 176mg.

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 Calcium +429%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Magnesium +91.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.6%
Contains more Potassium +132.2%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Selenium +21.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Calcium +429%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Magnesium +91.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.6%
Contains more Potassium +132.2%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Cumin
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Contains more Vitamin A +2016.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +470%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2016.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +470%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +247.4%
Contains more Other +124.1%
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +31.9%
Equal in Water - 8.84
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 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 Fats +247.4%
Contains more Other +124.1%
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +31.9%
Equal in Water - 8.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.46
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.46

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 17.81g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 22.27g 6.41g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 375kcal 323kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Fenugreek
Fiber 10.5g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 931mg 176mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 33.53mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 191mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 296mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 770mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 67mg Fenugreek
Zinc 4.8mg 2.5mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 3.333mg 1.228mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 1270IU 60IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 3µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 3mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.322mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.64mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 10µg 57µg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.535g 1.46g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Fenugreek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
51%
Cumin
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.