Fenugreek vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fenugreek and bananas different?
- Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B6 than bananas.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 416% higher.
- Fenugreek contains 17 times more zinc than bananas. While fenugreek contains 2.5mg of zinc, bananas contain only 0.15mg.
- Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than bananas (48).
Spices, fenugreek seed and Bananas, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +607.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3420% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12796.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1323.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1245.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +530% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +938.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +401.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +190% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2010.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1842.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +155.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +309.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +747.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 0.26mg | 416% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.078mg | 115% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 2.6g | 88% |
| Protein | 23g | 1.09g | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 0.27mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 27mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 22mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.031mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.073mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.15mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.367mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 5mg | 17% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 89kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 22.84g | 12% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 358mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 1µg | 10% |
| Folate | 57µg | 20µg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 0.33g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.665mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.112g | 6% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 8.7mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.077mg | 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 Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.