Fenugreek vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fenugreek and black turtle bean
- Fenugreek is higher in iron, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, and manganese, yet black turtle bean is higher in folate, vitamin B1, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 310% more than black turtle bean.
- Fenugreek contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than black turtle bean. While fenugreek contains 0.6mg of vitamin B6, black turtle bean contains only 0.286mg.
- The glycemic index of fenugreek is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw.
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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 | +19.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +285.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +179.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +678.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
21.25 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
63.25 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +612.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.25g
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Carbs
~63.25g
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Other
~3.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.387 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 8.7mg | 310% |
| Folate | 57µg | 444µg | 97% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.9mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 15.5g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.286mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 440mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 1500mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.899mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.193mg | 13% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 1mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 0.9g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 160mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.232g | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 3.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 23g | 21.25g | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 2.2mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.387g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 160mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 63.25g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.955mg | 2% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 339kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 47.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.078g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 1.697mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.459mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.592mg | 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
228%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.6)
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.