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Dates vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dates and Fenugreek?

  • Fenugreek has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Zinc than Dates .
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 406% higher.

We used Dates, deglet noor and Spices, fenugreek seed types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +351.3%
Contains more Iron +3187.3%
Contains more Magnesium +344.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Zinc +762.1%
Contains more Copper +438.8%
Contains more Manganese +368.7%
Contains more Selenium +110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +351.3%
Contains more Iron +3187.3%
Contains more Magnesium +344.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Zinc +762.1%
Contains more Copper +438.8%
Contains more Manganese +368.7%
Contains more Selenium +110%

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 A +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +519.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +519.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.6%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Water +132.2%
Contains more Protein +838.8%
Contains more Fats +1543.6%
Contains more Other +112.5%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 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 Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Water +132.2%
Contains more Protein +838.8%
Contains more Fats +1543.6%
Contains more Other +112.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 33.75g Dates
Protein 2.45g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 0.39g 6.41g Fenugreek
Carbs 75.03g 58.35g Dates
Calories 282kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g Fenugreek
Fiber 8g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 39mg 176mg Fenugreek
Iron 1.02mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 43mg 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 62mg 296mg Fenugreek
Potassium 656mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 2mg 67mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 2.5mg Fenugreek
Copper 0.206mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 0.262mg 1.228mg Fenugreek
Selenium 3µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 10IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 19µg 57µg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.043mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.049mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 0.084mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.066mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.022mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0.071mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.032mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 0.032g 1.46g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dates 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
12%
Dates
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.428g)
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.