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Fenugreek vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fenugreek and Banana different?

  • Fenugreek has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Banana.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Fenugreek is 416% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 17 times more Zinc than Banana. While Fenugreek contains 2.5mg of Zinc, Banana contains only 0.15mg.

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 Calcium +3420%
Contains more Iron +12796.2%
Contains more Magnesium +607.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1245.5%
Contains more Potassium +115.1%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +1323.1%
Contains more Manganese +354.8%
Contains more Selenium +530%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
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 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +3420%
Contains more Iron +12796.2%
Contains more Magnesium +607.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1245.5%
Contains more Potassium +115.1%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +1323.1%
Contains more Manganese +354.8%
Contains more Selenium +530%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin B1 +938.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Folate +185%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Equal in Vitamin A - 64
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 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +938.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Folate +185%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Equal in Vitamin A - 64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2010.1%
Contains more Fats +1842.4%
Contains more Carbs +155.5%
Contains more Other +309.6%
Contains more Water +747.4%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +2010.1%
Contains more Fats +1842.4%
Contains more Carbs +155.5%
Contains more Other +309.6%
Contains more Water +747.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains less Saturated 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.
Fenugreek Banana
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Banana Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 20.24g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 1.09g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 0.33g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 22.84g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 89kcal Fenugreek
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 2.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 5mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 0.26mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 27mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 22mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 358mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 2.5mg 0.15mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.078mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.27mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 1µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 3mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.031mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.073mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.665mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.367mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 20µg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.009mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.028mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.028mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.068mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.05mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.008mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.049mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.047mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.077mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Banana
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
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
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.

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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.