Fenugreek vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Fenugreek and Caraway spice
- Fenugreek is richer in Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Caraway spice is richer in Fiber, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Fenugreek is 216% higher.
- Fenugreek contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Caraway spice. Fenugreek contains 0.6mg of Vitamin B6, while Caraway spice contains 0.36mg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, caraway seed.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +106.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +470% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +505% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.9% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
19.77 g
Fats:
14.59 g
Carbs:
49.9 g
Water:
9.87 g
Other:
5.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.272 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 323kcal | 333kcal |
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| Protein | 23g | 19.77g |
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| Fats | 6.41g | 14.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 33.75g | 11.9g |
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| Carbs | 58.35g | 49.9g |
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| Magnesium | 191mg | 258mg |
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| Calcium | 176mg | 689mg |
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| Potassium | 770mg | 1351mg |
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 16.23mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g |
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| Fiber | 24.6g | 38g |
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| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.91mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 5.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 296mg | 568mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 363IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.5mg |
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| Manganese | 1.228mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 12.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.379mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 3.606mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.36mg |
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| Folate | 57µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 24.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.46g | 0.62g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.125g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.272g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.244mg |
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| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.756mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 1.757mg | 1.218mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.361mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.867mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.037mg |
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| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.55mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
205%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caraway spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)