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Curry powder vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Curry powder and Fenugreek

  • Curry powder is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Calcium, Zinc, and Magnesium, yet Fenugreek is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Curry powder is 307% higher.
  • Curry powder contains 6 times more Selenium than Fenugreek. Curry powder contains 40.3µg of Selenium, while Fenugreek contains 6.3µg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, curry powder 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 +198.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +88%
Contains more Manganese +575.9%
Contains more Selenium +539.7%
Contains more Iron +75.5%
Equal in Copper - 1.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Calcium +198.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +88%
Contains more Manganese +575.9%
Contains more Selenium +539.7%
Contains more Iron +75.5%
Equal in Copper - 1.11

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Equal in Folate - 57
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 505% 0% 3% 44% 47% 62% 65% 25% 43% 0% 250%
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 B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Equal in Folate - 57

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +118.6%
Contains more Other +107.9%
Contains more Protein +61%
Equal in Carbs - 58.35
Equal in Water - 8.84
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 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 +118.6%
Contains more Other +107.9%
Contains more Protein +61%
Equal in Carbs - 58.35
Equal in Water - 8.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 2.63g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 14.29g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 14.01g 6.41g Curry powder
Carbs 55.83g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 325kcal 323kcal Curry powder
Fructose 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 2.76g Fenugreek
Fiber 53.2g 24.6g Curry powder
Calcium 525mg 176mg Curry powder
Iron 19.1mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 255mg 191mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 367mg 296mg Curry powder
Potassium 1170mg 770mg Curry powder
Sodium 52mg 67mg Curry powder
Zinc 4.7mg 2.5mg Curry powder
Copper 1.2mg 1.11mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg 1.228mg Curry powder
Selenium 40.3µg 6.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 19IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 1.64mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 56µg 57µg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.35mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.63mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 0.89mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.7mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.19mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0.75mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.29mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.648g 1.46g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Fenugreek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Curry powder
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder 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 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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.