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Fast food vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fast food and fenugreek?

  • Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3, while fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 381% higher.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than fenugreek (0).

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 more SeleniumSelenium +222.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +607.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290.9%
Contains more IronIron +995.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +817.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +244%
~equal in Zinc ~2.5mg

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.322mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.366mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 FatsFats +87.4%
Contains more WaterWater +335%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.2%
Contains more OtherOther +123.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 3.06mg 33.53mg 381%
Copper 0.121mg 1.11mg 110%
Fiber 1.7g 24.6g 92%
Magnesium 27mg 191mg 39%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.228mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.6mg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.64mg 25%
Selenium 20.3µg 6.3µg 25%
Phosphorus 134mg 296mg 23%
Potassium 197mg 770mg 17%
Saturated fat 4.493g 1.46g 14%
Protein 16.52g 23g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 12%
Calcium 62mg 176mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Sodium 331mg 67mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 31.5g 58.35g 9%
Fats 12.01g 6.41g 9%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Folate 80µg 57µg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Calories 297kcal 323kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 33.75g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Zinc 2.52mg 2.5mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.322mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.366mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.