Fenugreek vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fenugreek and black pepper different?
- Fenugreek is higher in iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, black pepper is richer in manganese, calcium, copper, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for black pepper is 501% higher.
- Fenugreek contains 3 times more iron than black pepper. While fenugreek contains 33.53mg of iron, black pepper contains only 9.71mg.
- Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than black pepper (32).
Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, pepper, black 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +245.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +151.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +938.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +235.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +811.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +192.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~63.95g
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
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~1.392g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 323kcal | 251kcal |
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| Protein | 23g | 10.39g |
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| Fats | 6.41g | 3.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 33.75g | 38.65g |
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| Carbs | 58.35g | 63.95g |
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| Magnesium | 191mg | 171mg |
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| Calcium | 176mg | 443mg |
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| Potassium | 770mg | 1329mg |
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 9.71mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g |
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| Fiber | 24.6g | 25.3g |
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| Copper | 1.11mg | 1.33mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 1.19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 296mg | 158mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 547IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.04mg |
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| Manganese | 1.228mg | 12.753mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 4.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.143mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.291mg |
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| Vitamin K | 163.7µg |
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| Folate | 57µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 11.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.46g | 1.392g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.739g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.244mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.366mg |
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| Leucine | 1.757mg | 1.014mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.244mg |
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| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.096mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.547mg |
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| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.159mg |
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| Fructose | 0.23g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
297%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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