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Fenugreek vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fenugreek and Brussels sprouts?

  • Fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin C.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 402% more.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 16 times less copper than fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 1.11mg of copper, while Brussels sprouts contain 0.07mg.

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Brussels sprouts, raw types 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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +730.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +319%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.9%
Contains more IronIron +2295%
Contains more CopperCopper +1485.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +495.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +329%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +293.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.7%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~61µg

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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +580.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2036.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +552%
Contains more OtherOther +148.2%
Contains more WaterWater +872.9%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Brussels sprouts
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 Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 1020%
Iron 33.53mg 1.4mg 402%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Copper 1.11mg 0.07mg 116%
Vitamin C 3mg 85mg 91%
Fiber 24.6g 3.8g 83%
Magnesium 191mg 23mg 40%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.337mg 39%
Protein 23g 3.38g 39%
Phosphorus 296mg 69mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.219mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.09mg 21%
Zinc 2.5mg 0.42mg 19%
Carbs 58.35g 8.95g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.139mg 15%
Calories 323kcal 43kcal 14%
Calcium 176mg 42mg 13%
Potassium 770mg 389mg 11%
Fats 6.41g 0.3g 9%
Selenium 6.3µg 1.6µg 9%
Saturated fat 1.46g 0.062g 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.745mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 38µg 4%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Sodium 67mg 25mg 2%
Folate 57µg 61µg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.398g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.