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Fenugreek vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fenugreek and Biscuit

  • Fenugreek is higher in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Biscuit is higher in Selenium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily Iron needs 383% more than Biscuit.
  • Fenugreek contains 17 times more Vitamin B6 than Biscuit. While Fenugreek contains 0.6mg of Vitamin B6, Biscuit contains only 0.035mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fenugreek is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 Iron +1056.2%
Contains more Magnesium +961.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.5%
Contains more Potassium +536.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +363%
Contains more Copper +1253.7%
Contains more Manganese +224.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +209.5%
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +1056.2%
Contains more Magnesium +961.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.5%
Contains more Potassium +536.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +363%
Contains more Copper +1253.7%
Contains more Manganese +224.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +209.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 61
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Fats +154.3%
Contains more Water +226.9%
Equal in Other - 3.2
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Fats +154.3%
Contains more Water +226.9%
Equal in Other - 3.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 23g 7g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 58.35g 44.6g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 1.5g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 33.53mg 2.9mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 18mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 164mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 121mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 580mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg 0.54mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg 0.082mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.378mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 60IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 3mg 0.2mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.31mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.035mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.087mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.211mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.273mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.514mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.226mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.132mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.347mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.313mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.161mg Fenugreek
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 4.324g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.864g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.