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Fenugreek vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fenugreek and broccoli different?

  • Fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, broccoli is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 410% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 23 times more copper than broccoli. While fenugreek contains 1.11mg of copper, broccoli contains only 0.049mg.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than broccoli (32).

Spices, fenugreek seed and Broccoli, raw 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +809.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +274.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.7%
Contains more IronIron +4493.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2165.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +484.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.7%

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2873.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +933.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.5%
~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +715.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1632.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +778.8%
Contains more OtherOther +290.8%
Contains more WaterWater +910.2%

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% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Broccoli
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Broccoli DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 0.73mg 410%
Copper 1.11mg 0.049mg 118%
Vitamin C 3mg 89.2mg 96%
Fiber 24.6g 2.6g 88%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 85%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.21mg 44%
Magnesium 191mg 21mg 40%
Protein 23g 2.82g 40%
Phosphorus 296mg 66mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.175mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.071mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.117mg 19%
Zinc 2.5mg 0.41mg 19%
Carbs 58.35g 6.64g 17%
Calories 323kcal 34kcal 14%
Calcium 176mg 47mg 13%
Potassium 770mg 316mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 11%
Fats 6.41g 0.37g 9%
Selenium 6.3µg 2.5µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.46g 0.039g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.639mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Vitamin A 3µg 31µg 3%
Choline 18.7mg 3%
Folate 57µg 63µg 2%
Sodium 67mg 33mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.