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Fenugreek vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fenugreek and candy bar?

  • Fenugreek is richer in iron, fiber, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, while candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11723% higher.
  • Candy bar has 35 times less iron than fenugreek. Fenugreek has 33.53mg of iron, while candy bar has 0.97mg.
  • Fenugreek is lower in saturated fat.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than fenugreek (0).

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Candies, peanut bar types in this comparison.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.2%
Contains more IronIron +3356.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~308mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.243mg

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% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25400%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.1%
Contains more WaterWater +452.5%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%
Contains more FatsFats +425.7%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 153mg 11723%
Iron 33.53mg 0.97mg 407%
Fiber 24.6g 4.1g 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 71%
Fats 6.41g 33.7g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 42%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 7.922mg 39%
Copper 1.11mg 0.774mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Magnesium 191mg 110mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.1mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.14mg 17%
Saturated fat 1.46g 4.678g 15%
Protein 23g 15.5g 15%
Zinc 2.5mg 3.94mg 13%
Potassium 770mg 407mg 11%
Calcium 176mg 78mg 10%
Calories 323kcal 522kcal 10%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Folate 57µg 75µg 5%
Sodium 67mg 156mg 4%
Carbs 58.35g 47.4g 4%
Selenium 6.3µg 4.7µg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Phosphorus 296mg 308mg 2%
Manganese 1.228mg 1.243mg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.