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Fenugreek vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fenugreek and Amaranth grain

  • Amaranth grain 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 grain contains 21 times less Vitamin B1 than Fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 0.322mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.

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 Calcium +274.5%
Contains more Iron +1496.7%
Contains more Magnesium +193.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +470.4%
Contains more Zinc +190.7%
Contains more Copper +645%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +274.5%
Contains more Iron +1496.7%
Contains more Magnesium +193.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +470.4%
Contains more Zinc +190.7%
Contains more Copper +645%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2046.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +597.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +431%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2046.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +597.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +431%
Contains more Folate +159.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +505.3%
Contains more Fats +305.7%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
Contains more Other +341.6%
Contains more Water +750.2%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +505.3%
Contains more Fats +305.7%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
Contains more Other +341.6%
Contains more Water +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.
Fenugreek Amaranth grain
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 16.59g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 3.8g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 1.58g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 18.69g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 102kcal Fenugreek
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 24.6g 2.1g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 47mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 2.1mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 65mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 148mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 135mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 2.5mg 0.86mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.149mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.854mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 5.5µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.015mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.022mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.235mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.113mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 22µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g Amaranth grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Amaranth grain
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
33%
Fenugreek
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain 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)

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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.