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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.
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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
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.
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 0% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
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 +800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
44% 24% 32%
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.
Fenugreek Black pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Black pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 1.228mg 12.753mg 501%
Iron 33.53mg 9.71mg 298%
Vitamin K 163.7µg 136%
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 28%
Calcium 176mg 443mg 27%
Protein 23g 10.39g 25%
Copper 1.11mg 1.33mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.291mg 24%
Phosphorus 296mg 158mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.108mg 18%
Potassium 770mg 1329mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.18mg 14%
Zinc 2.5mg 1.19mg 12%
Folate 57µg 17µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 7%
Vitamin E 1.04mg 7%
Magnesium 191mg 171mg 5%
Fats 6.41g 3.26g 5%
Calories 323kcal 251kcal 4%
Selenium 6.3µg 4.9µg 3%
Fiber 24.6g 25.3g 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.143mg 3%
Carbs 58.35g 63.95g 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.739g 2%
Sodium 67mg 20mg 2%
Net carbs 33.75g 38.65g N/A
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Saturated fat 1.46g 1.392g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Black pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Fenugreek
54%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
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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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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.