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Fenugreek vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fenugreek and American cheese

  • Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B6; however, American cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 411% more.
  • Fenugreek is lower in saturated Fat.
  • American cheese has a higher glycemic index than fenugreek.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +634.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +483.3%
Contains more IronIron +5222.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2313%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2895.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +493.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.49mg

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 10% 3.6% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 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 0% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2046.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1475%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1477%
Contains more FatsFats +395.9%
Contains more WaterWater +348.1%
Contains more OtherOther +99.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek American cheese Opinion
Calories 323kcal 371kcal American cheese
Protein 23g 18.13g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 31.79g American cheese
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Fenugreek
Net carbs 33.75g 3.7g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 3.7g Fenugreek
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Fenugreek
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Magnesium 191mg 26mg Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 1045mg American cheese
Potassium 770mg 132mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 0.63mg Fenugreek
Sugar 2.26g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 0g Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.046mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg 2.49mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 641mg American cheese
Sodium 67mg 1671mg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A 3µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Manganese 1.228mg 0.041mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.015mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.234mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.076mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.054mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Folate 57µg 8µg Fenugreek
Trans Fat 0g 1.144g Fenugreek
Choline 36.2mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 1.46g 18.057g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g American cheese
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.232mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.772mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.938mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 1.716mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 1.516mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.939mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.668mg 0.546mg Fenugreek
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek American cheese
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
30%
Fenugreek
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 1604mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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