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Custard apple vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between custard apple and fenugreek

  • Custard apple is higher in vitamin C, yet fenugreek is higher in iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, and potassium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 410% more than custard apple.
  • Custard apple contains 6 times more vitamin C than fenugreek. While custard apple contains 19.2mg of vitamin C, fenugreek contains only 3mg.
  • The glycemic index of fenugreek is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw 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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +961.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +486.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.6%
Contains more IronIron +4622.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1309.5%

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 WaterWater +708.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1252.9%
Contains more FatsFats +968.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.5%
Contains more OtherOther +240%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -84.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 0.71mg 33.53mg 410%
Copper 1.11mg 123%
Fiber 2.4g 24.6g 89%
Manganese 1.228mg 53%
Protein 1.7g 23g 43%
Magnesium 18mg 191mg 41%
Phosphorus 21mg 296mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.6mg 29%
Zinc 2.5mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.366mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.322mg 20%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 3mg 18%
Calcium 30mg 176mg 15%
Folate 57µg 14%
Calories 101kcal 323kcal 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Potassium 382mg 770mg 11%
Carbs 25.2g 58.35g 11%
Fats 0.6g 6.41g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.64mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.231g 1.46g 6%
Sodium 4mg 67mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 3%
Net carbs 22.8g 33.75g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple 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
14%
Custard apple
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.