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Fenugreek vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fenugreek and Cashew?

  • Fenugreek is richer in Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, while Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 336% higher.
  • Cashew has 7 times less Fiber than Fenugreek. Fenugreek has 24.6g of Fiber, while Cashew has 3.3g.
  • Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +375.7%
Contains more Iron +401.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.2%
Contains more Copper +97.7%
Contains more Manganese +34.8%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +375.7%
Contains more Iron +401.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.2%
Contains more Copper +97.7%
Contains more Manganese +34.8%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%

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.
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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +531%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +128%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +531%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +128%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +93.3%
Contains more Water +70%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Fats +584.1%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +93.3%
Contains more Water +70%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Fats +584.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 26.89g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 18.22g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 58.35g 30.19g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 3.3g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 37mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 6.68mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 296mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 770mg 660mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 2.5mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 1.11mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 1.228mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 6.3µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 3mg 0.5mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.058mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.062mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.417mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg 25µg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.287mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.688mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.789mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 1.472mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.928mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.951mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 1.094mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.456mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 7.783g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Cashew
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Fenugreek
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.