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Fenugreek vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fenugreek and butter cookie

  • Fenugreek is richer than butter cookie in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 391% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 31 times more fiber than butter cookie. Fenugreek contains 24.6g of fiber, while butter cookie contains 0.8g.
  • Fenugreek contains less saturated fat.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index than butter cookie.

Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1491.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +506.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +593.7%
Contains more IronIron +1410.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +455%
Contains more ZincZinc +557.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +622.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%

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% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.335mg

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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +277%
Contains more WaterWater +92.2%
Contains more OtherOther +112.5%
Contains more FatsFats +193.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%

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
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Butter cookie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Butter cookie DV% diff.
Iron 33.53mg 2.22mg 391%
Copper 1.11mg 0.2mg 101%
Fiber 24.6g 0.8g 95%
Manganese 1.228mg 0.17mg 46%
Saturated fat 1.46g 11.051g 44%
Magnesium 191mg 12mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.036mg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg 39%
Protein 23g 6.1g 34%
Phosphorus 296mg 102mg 28%
Potassium 770mg 111mg 19%
Fats 6.41g 18.8g 19%
Zinc 2.5mg 0.38mg 19%
Vitamin A 3µg 165µg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Calcium 176mg 29mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.522g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 3.19mg 10%
Sodium 67mg 282mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 7%
Calories 323kcal 467kcal 7%
Folate 57µg 76µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.37mg 4%
Selenium 6.3µg 8.4µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Carbs 58.35g 68.9g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.335mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 68.1g N/A
Sugar 20.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Butter cookie
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
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.