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.
- Cashew has a higher glycemic index (25) than fenugreek (0).
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 CalciumCalcium | +375.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +401.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +531% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +584.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 6.68mg | 336% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 2.195mg | 121% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 3.3g | 85% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 59% | |
| Fats | 6.41g | 43.85g | 58% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 52% | |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 593mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 5.78mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 7.783g | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 19.9µg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 292mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.058mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 1.655mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.417mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 37mg | 14% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 553kcal | 12% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Protein | 23g | 18.22g | 10% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 30.19g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.423mg | 8% |
| Folate | 57µg | 25µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 1.062mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 660mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.