Fenugreek vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fenugreek and black gram
- Fenugreek has more iron, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B2; however, black gram has more folate, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 325% more.
- Fenugreek has 2 times more vitamin B6 than black gram. Fenugreek has 0.6mg of vitamin B6, while black gram has 0.281mg.
- Black gram has a higher glycemic index than fenugreek.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed and Mungo beans, 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 CalciumCalcium | +27.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +342.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.2% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +278.9% |
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:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +290.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.21g
~equal in
Carbs
~58.99g
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Other
~3.36g
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
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 7.57mg | 325% |
| Folate | 57µg | 216µg | 40% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 18.3g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.281mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 267mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 18% | |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.981mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 1.527mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 379mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.254mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 3.35mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 7% | |
| Fats | 6.41g | 1.64g | 7% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 983mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.114g | 6% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 25.21g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.273mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 8.2µg | 3% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 341kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.447mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 58.99g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 40.69g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 2.089mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.674mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.706mg | 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
30%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
143%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.