Fenugreek vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fenugreek and amaranth
- Amaranth contains less iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, and manganese than fenugreek.
- Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 393% higher.
- Amaranth contains 21 times less vitamin B1 than fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 0.322mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth contains 0.015mg.
- Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fenugreek is 0, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +274.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +470.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1496.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +645% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2046.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1563.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +597.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +431% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +159.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +505.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +305.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +341.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +750.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 2.1mg | 393% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.149mg | 107% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 2.1g | 90% |
| Protein | 23g | 3.8g | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.113mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 65mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.015mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.022mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 148mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 135mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 0.854mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.86mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 47mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 18.69g | 13% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 102kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.235mg | 9% |
| Folate | 57µg | 22µg | 9% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 7% | |
| Fats | 6.41g | 1.58g | 7% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 5.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)