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Fenugreek vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fenugreek and broad bean raw

  • Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium; however, broad bean raw has more folate.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 400% more.
  • Fenugreek has 6 times more magnesium than broad bean raw. Fenugreek has 191mg of magnesium, while broad bean raw has 33mg.
  • Broad bean raw has a higher glycemic index than fenugreek.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Beans, fava, in pod, 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.
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 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.9%
Contains more IronIron +2063.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +687.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.7%

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% 1% 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 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +159.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +190.4%
Contains more FatsFats +778.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231%
Contains more OtherOther +203.6%
Contains more WaterWater +721.3%

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 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 Broad bean raw
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Broad bean raw DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 1.55mg 400%
Copper 1.11mg 0.402mg 79%
Fiber 24.6g 7.5g 68%
Magnesium 191mg 33mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.104mg 38%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 34%
Protein 23g 7.92g 30%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.661mg 25%
Phosphorus 296mg 129mg 24%
Folate 57µg 148µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.133mg 16%
Carbs 58.35g 17.63g 14%
Calcium 176mg 37mg 14%
Zinc 2.5mg 1mg 14%
Potassium 770mg 332mg 13%
Calories 323kcal 88kcal 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 0.8µg 10%
Fats 6.41g 0.73g 9%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.29mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.46g 0.118g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 2.249mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 2%
Sodium 67mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3.7mg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 9.21g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.104g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Broad bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.