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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.

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.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
7
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +5222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +634.6%
Contains more Potassium +483.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +2313%
Contains more Manganese +2895.1%
Contains more Calcium +493.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.6%
Contains more Selenium +220.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.49
Fenugreek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +5222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +634.6%
Contains more Potassium +483.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +2313%
Contains more Manganese +2895.1%
Contains more Calcium +493.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.6%
Contains more Selenium +220.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.49

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.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
6
:
6
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2046.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1475%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Fenugreek
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2046.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1475%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Carbs +1477%
Contains more Fats +395.9%
Contains more Water +348.1%
Contains more Other +99.1%
Fenugreek
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
American cheese
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 Protein +26.9%
Contains more Carbs +1477%
Contains more Fats +395.9%
Contains more Water +348.1%
Contains more Other +99.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
1
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Fenugreek
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 33.75g 3.7g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 18.13g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 58.35g 3.7g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 0g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 33.53mg 0.63mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 26mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 770mg 132mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 1671mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg 2.49mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.046mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.041mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 60IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Fenugreek
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
Folate 57µg 8µg Fenugreek
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Fenugreek
Trans Fat 0g 1.144g Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 18.057g Fenugreek
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek American cheese
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
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.